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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

Jay Williams Issues Heartfelt Message to Keyshawn Johnson and Max Kellerman on ESPN Radio

“We’ve all gone through things. Friends have lost jobs. It stinks. The only way I know how to handle things is to play through.”

Jason Fitz: ‘I’m Thankful For What ESPN Gave Me’

"I'm thankful for the platform I had, and for the amazing people I got to work with behind the scenes and on camera."

Stephen A. Smith on ESPN Layoffs: I Could Be Next

"When Disney announced 7,000 layoffs were coming, everybody associated with ESPN knew this day would arrive."

Gene Wojciechowski Exits ESPN

"For the record, ESPN did right by me during my entire career. No hard feelings. It was an honor to work there."

The ESPN Casualties Are Real People

I'm convinced that we lose sight of the fact that people on our TV screens are real people, who have the same emotions we do, and go through the same trials, tribulations, and successes that we experience.

Rob Ninkovich Out as ESPN Talent Cuts Continue

Ninkovich joined ESPN in 2019 after playing 11 seasons in the NFL and capturing two Super Bowl championships with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

ESPN Layoffs Resume, NFL & NBA Talent Likely To See Biggest Cuts

"The company is beginning its latest phase of layoffs this week with Vice President of Research, Insights and Analytics Barry Blyn receiving a pink slip Wednesday morning."

ESPN Layoffs Expected to Resume This Week

"The ESPN layoffs have largely impacted those behind the scenes thus far, but it is expected to eventually impact the network’s talent."

ESPN Has Made It Clear, Radio Is Not a Priority

"What's unfolding now at the worldwide leader is disheartening because it could have been avoided.”

Michael Kay: Losing Ryan Hurley ‘is a Big Blow For Us’

"He'll land on his feet, he's too talented not to."

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ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."

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