Former NFL Network reporter Jim Trotter filed a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against the NFL and NFL Media on Tuesday after his contract was not renewed.
Former NFL Network reporter Jim Trotter filed a discrimination and
Trotter, who worked for the NFL Network for five years, says there was an expectation that his contract would be renewed after a November 2022 conversation between Trotter's agent and NFL Vice President of On-Air Talent Management Sandra Nunez.Nunez allegedly told his agent that she"could not envision any reason why his [Mr. Trotter's] contract would not be renewed," according to the complaint.
The NFL said in a statement:"We share Jim Trotter’s passion for quality journalism created in and supported by a diverse and inclusive environment. We take his concerns seriously, but strongly dispute his specific allegations, particularly those made against his dedicated colleagues at NFL Media. Mr.
"We appreciate Jim’s five years of service at NFL Media and wish him much success in his new role. The NFL has made significant strides inand inclusion and, while we acknowledge there is always more work to be done, we are committed to continuing that progress."
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