Some of the top NFL, NBA and ESPN Radio personalities are anticipated to be told that they will no longer be on the network’s many platforms beginning Friday, according to sources.
ESPN informed all of its employees this morning of the forthcoming cuts on an internal website, according to a memo obtained by The Post. The five-paragraph note did not go into many specifics.when letting go of personnel.While the likes of Stephen A. Smith, Scott Van Pelt, Joe Buck and some other big names are not at risk, there are expected to be decades-long on-air “talent” let go.Last week, The Post reportedthat features Max Kellerman, Keyshawn Johnson and Jay Williams.
During those rounds, ESPN let go behind-the-scenes people, including longtime employees like top executive Russell Wolff, PR guru Mike Soltys and editor Chuck Salituro. The hope is by cutting those making in excess of seven figures per year, ESPN would be able to save more behind the scenes people.ESPN will also signal to those with contracts coming up that it plans to be tougher in negotiations.for his show that begins in the fall on ESPN.ESPN executives believe McAfee’s deal will make the network money from Day 1.
If an on-air person finds him or herself in this position, they will likely be able to work at another network, but will have to hash it out with ESPN’s legal department.
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