It’s a rough day for the folks up in Bristol. According to The Sporting News, ESPN is laying off close to 100 employees today, including on-air and online reporters, anchors, reporters, analysts, and production staffers. While the names of those laid off won’t be made public (and rightly so), several are taking to social media to share the news, including longtime college basketball reporter Dana O’Neil:
Add me to the list. Just got the 'call.' I've been informed my contract will not be renewed at ESPN.
— Dana O'Neil (@ESPNDanaOneil) April 26, 2017
And veteran NFL reporter Ed Werder:
After 17 years reporting on #NFL, I've been informed that I'm being laid off by ESPN effective immediately.