ESPN lays off Bart Scott amid back-and-forth with Bengals' Joe Burrow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Bart Scott was among several ESPN employees laid off on July 21, 2026. The former Ravens linebacker had been vocal in his criticisms of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, including comments on his performances and tactics. Scott's comments about targeting Burrow and criticizing Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson for a tackling style drew attention and controversy, generating backlash from Bengals fans and the team's coach. Scott played for the Ravens from 2002 to 2008 during his 11-season NFL career.
- •Bart Scott was laid off by ESPN on July 21, 2026.
- •Scott had been critical of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's performance.
- •He also criticized Logan Wilson's tackling style in 2023.
- •Scott spent the majority of his NFL career with the Ravens from 2002 to 2008.
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN lays off Bart Scott, who wasn't shy about hating on Joe Burrow
"In 2021, former Ravens linebacker Bart Scott said Baltimore would look to target Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during future meetings.
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