Damien Woody exits ESPN amid network personnel changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Damien Woody, a former NFL player, is leaving ESPN after 15 years with the network. The decision comes amid a sizable shakeup at ESPN, linked to the $3-billion acquisition of NFL Network, resulting in several personnel cuts. Woody's contract was not renewed despite recent negotiations, and he stated he will continue to appear on air until the end of the month. He reflected positively on his time at ESPN, noting the pride he felt overcoming a speech impediment to work in broadcasting.
- •Woody played 12 NFL seasons, including four with the Lions.
- •His contract was not renewed despite extension talks this summer.
- •He joined ESPN in 2011 after retiring from playing.
- •Woody was part of a larger set of cuts at ESPN following the NFL Network acquisition.
- •Woody plans to appear on air until the end of August.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Former Lions player is latest departure from ESPN amid summer cuts
"Damien Woody played 12 seasons in the NFL, including four with the Lions, before joining ESPN in 2011.
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