ESPN Layoffs List With Pictures And Salaries 2023

ESPN Layoffs list with pictures includes names of analyst Keyshawn Johnson, NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay, and host Suzy Kolber.

Matt Hasselbeck, Steve Young, and Jason Fitz are among those fired by ESPN today.

As a part of the 7K job termination from the parent company Disney, ESPN has decided to let go of twenty high-profile personnel citing expense reduction. Disney has been cutting jobs from all corners and every department.

Likewise, many employees whose contracts are about to be expired are also under the chopping block. It includes people like Neil Everett, Chris Chelios, and other analysts.

Meanwhile, Kendrick Perkins, Stephen A. Smith, and JJ Reddick won’t have to find a new workplace. Those with time left in the contracts will still be liable for the agreed amount, while the non-renewals will be left empty-handed.

Similarly, the sports network also clarified that the severance pay would be determined on the next job of the laid-off people. If they join the rival company, they will be paid less.

All the events in the past few days have caused quite a stir, and fans are still in shock.

Why Is ESPN Laying Off So Many Employees?

ESPN is laying off so many employees to initiate the cost-saving practice and reduce expenditure. The firing process roped in big names with high salaries.

A memo was sent by the sports network to its employees on 30th June.

The long-time television program presenters, analysts, commentators, and reporters were part of the cuts.

Likewise, editor Chuck Salituro, top executive Russell Wolff, and PR guru Mike Soltys were axed. They aim to let go of more than 20 people and save a substantial amount, hoping to invest in those the company sees fit.

ESPN Press Room released a memo stating the necessity to exercise “small group of job cuts” to manage costs. They cited that the decision was difficult and was targeted to make the company more efficient and meet the financial goal.

ESPN Firing List 2023

List of ESPN layoffs today includes the firing of SportsCenter Host Ashley Brewer and Sports Betting Insider and Daily Wager host Doug Kezirian.

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— Andre S.O.G. Ward (@andreward) July 2, 2023

ESPN firings 2023 consists of SportsCenter anchor Neil Everett, NBA analyst Vince Carter, NHL analyst Chris Chelios, and NFL analyst Rob Nikovinch. These are the personalities whose contracts won’t be renewed by the company.

Full list of ESPN firings is as follows:

NFL Cuts

ESPN NFL Cuts comprise the following names:

• Keyshawn Johnson – Analyst
• Suzy Kolber – Monday Night Football host
• Steve Yong – Analyst
• Todd McShay – NFL Draft analyst
• Matt Hasselbeck – Analyst
• David Pollack – College Gameday analyst
• Jason Fitz – Radio show host

NBA Cuts

ESPN NBA cuts encompass these personalities:

• Jeff Van Gundy – Commentator and analyst
• Jalen Rose – Pregame show host and studio analyst
• LaPhonso Ellis – College basketball analyst
• Jordan Cornette – College basketball analyst
• Nick  Friedell – Reporter and radio show host

ESPN MLB Cuts

MLB cuts consist of these individuals:

• Joon Lee – Reporter

Other Cuts

ESPN cuts on air talent comprise: 

• Max Kellerman – Boxing commentator
• Andre Ward – Boxing analyst

ESPN Layoffs Salaries

ESPN layoff names comprise seven analysts, commentators, hosts, and personalities who covered National Football League.

Five personnel who covered National Basketball Association were also fired.

Suzy Kolber

ESPN Suzy Kolber salary at ESPN was reported to be $3 million annually, per Marca.

An average sportscaster at ESPN gets around $116,452 in annual earnings. Kolber net worth in 2023 is a staggering $18 million.

Suzy Kolber was laid off in recent events after being associated with the sports network since 1993.

The 59-year-old is a graduate of the University of Miami with a telecommunications degree. She worked at Dynamic Cable, CBS Sports, WTVJ-TV, etc., before getting recruited by ESPN.

Keyshawn Johnson

Keyshawn Johnson ESPN salary is expected to be $5 million. Today his net worth is $20 million.

The former Wide Reciever started his journey as an ESPN analyst in 2007. He covered the 2007 NFL Draft.

Keyshawn Johnson contract included a $18 million five-year deal which is no longer valid. However, he will still get the money yet to be claimed.

Steve Young

Steve Young salary was $2 million per year. He is the same person who made $2.4 million in 1984 and 1985 in USFL.

The highest-paid USFL player started working at the sports broadcast in 2001. His net worth is $200 million in 2023.

Todd McShay

Todd McShay has been working as an analyst and commentator since 2006. His salary was $400K.

McShay’s net worth is approximately 2 million dollars.

Matt Hasselbeck

Matt Hasselbeck net worth is around 18 million dollars. The former Quarterback made over $64K in salaries as an analyst.

He joined the broadcasting network in March 2016.

David Pollack

David Pollack has been part of the College GameDay program since 2011. As an analyst, he was paid an early income of $81,650.

The former Linebacker has accumulated over 7 million in the NFL. Today, he is worth $500 thousand.

Jason Fitz

Jason Fitz net worth is approximately $1 million. His salary at his job was around $81,354.

Fitz joined the network in 2016 and hosted College Football Daily in his initial days. He then took over ESPN Radio and was part of Jordan Rodgers & Jason Fitz, First and Last, Fitz & Harry, and so on.

Here is a list of other high-profile television personalities and their approximate salaries at the time of their termination:

What Is Happening At ESPN?

ESPN is letting go over twenty commentators, announcers, analysts, presentations, and executives. It is to help the media house keep tabs on expenses.

The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network became a business entity of Dinsey in 1996.

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— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 23, 2023

The parent company has been firing people from all departments. In March 2023, they limited the staff in the metaverse strategies unit, and many people from the Beijing office were left unemployed.

The plan is to reduce the staff size by 7,000 in three rounds. The entertainment division is set to see a personnel loss of 15%.

ESPN personnel cuts have been commissioned by Bob Iger, the CEO of Disney.

On the other hand, Pat McAfee has penned an $85 million deal with the network to replace the weekday afternoon show “This Just In” with “The Pat McAfee Show.”

The decision to let go of several people who have worked in the company for many years due to budget cuts while handing an $85 million contract to McAfee raised a social media fiasco.