Damien Woody leaves ESPN after 15 years with NFL coverage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:41 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.
- 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…
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