Damien Woody leaves ESPN after 15 years with NFL coverage
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
NFL analyst Damien Woody is no longer with ESPN after 15 years, as his contract was not renewed. Woody will continue contributing to the network's NFL coverage for the rest of August, a decision he made himself, according to reports. His departure comes amid broader talent changes at ESPN, which include layoffs and reassignments. Woody, who played 12 NFL seasons, has been a familiar presence on programs like 'Get Up' and 'First Take'. His exit follows that of other analysts, including Ryan Clark and Bart Scott, as the network prepares for the upcoming NFL season.
- •Damien Woody's contract with ESPN was not renewed.
- •He will continue with ESPN's NFL coverage through August.
- •Woody has been a notable figure on ESPN for 15 years.
- •His tenure at ESPN follows a 12-year NFL career.
- •Other analysts, including Ryan Clark, have also left ESPN.
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — NFL analyst Damien Woody joins list of ESPN on-air talent cuts
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Damien Woody, ESPN relationship comes to end amid recent cut downs
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Damien Woody breaks silence on being let go by ESPN
- 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Damien Woody out at ESPN after 15 years
"ESPN talent changes continued this week, with NFL analyst Damien Woody reportedly parting ways with the network. Andrew Marchand was first to report the news for The Athletic, reporting Woody’s contract was not renewed. Woody will, however, continue contributing to ESPN’s NFL coverage for the remainder of this month, which he told Marchand was his…
"The personnel changes at ESPN continued Wednesday. Damien Woody, who began his career as an NFL analyst at the Worldwide Leader immediately following a 12-year playing career as an offensive lineman, has been let go. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic first reported the news. According to Marchand, Woody was not a victim of ESPN’s latest…
"Damien Woody is leaving ESPN after 15 years with the network, adding another former NFL veteran to its changing football coverage lineup this year now.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 12:13 PMNFL analyst Damien Woody joins list of ESPN on-air talent cuts
Former Pro Bowl offensive lineman Damien Woody, who won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, will not have his contract renewed at ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:09 PMDamien Woody, ESPN relationship comes to end amid recent cut downs
Damien Woody is leaving ESPN after 15 years with the network, adding another former NFL veteran to its changing football coverage lineup this year now.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:00 PMDamien Woody breaks silence on being let go by ESPN
The personnel changes at ESPN continued Wednesday. Damien Woody, who began his career as an NFL analyst at the Worldwide Leader immediately following a 12-year playing career as an offensive lineman, has been let go. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic first reported the news. According to Marchand, Woody was not a victim of ESPN’s latest…
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 3:41 PMDamien Woody out at ESPN after 15 years
ESPN talent changes continued this week, with NFL analyst Damien Woody reportedly parting ways with the network. Andrew Marchand was first to report the news for The Athletic, reporting Woody’s contract was not renewed. Woody will, however, continue contributing to ESPN’s NFL coverage for the remainder of this month, which he told Marchand was his…
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