Damien Woody reflects on ESPN exit, considers future options
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Damien Woody's contract with ESPN expired last week, concluding a 15-year career as an NFL analyst. He announced he would continue to appear on the network for the remainder of August, while expressing gratitude to his colleagues. Woody described his departure as an 'adjustment' and shared enthusiasm for exploring new opportunities. His former colleague, Trey Wingo, suggested that Woody might join The Wingo Network, where creative freedom is prioritized. The discussion also touched on Woody's background as a two-time Super Bowl champion and his journey overcoming a speech impediment.
- •Damien Woody's ESPN contract ended after 15 years.
- •He will appear on ESPN for the rest of August.
- •Woody expresses interest in new opportunities in football media.
- •Trey Wingo hints at potential collaboration in the future.
- •Woody is a two-time Super Bowl champion with a notable NFL career.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Damien Woody addresses ESPN exit as ‘an adjustment,’ hints at what’s next
"Last week, ESPN opted to let Damien Woody’s contract expire, ending the NFL analyst’s 15-year tenure with the network. Andrew Marchand broke the news for The Athletic, noting Woody’s decision to appear on ESPN for the rest of August. “Still processing it all, but I want to thank all of my colleagues at ESPN who made…
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 8:55 PMRomeo Doubs’ injury: Latest update after Patriots WR leaves Jets game
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 8:08 PMJets’ loss to Patriots looks even worse with silly Aaron Glenn blooper
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 8:00 PMMatt LaFleur demands “Cleaner football” from Packers after Cowboys win
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 8:00 PMJared Wilson has 'never' seen injuries like Patriots are experiencing
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 7:33 PMJaxon Smith-Njigba receives praise from PFF for Week 6 performance
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 6:43 PMSeahawks TE ‘likely’ going to IR after suffering shoulder injury vs. Broncos
