ESPN lays off numerous on-air personalities amid network cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:48 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
ESPN announced layoffs in July affecting several prominent on-air personalities, including Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, David Lloyd, and Cam Newton. The layoffs result from rising broadcast costs and increased competition from streaming services. Disney's acquisition of NFL Network has also contributed to these financial decisions. A partial list of those impacted has been released, indicating a significant shift within ESPN's staffing structure.
- •Ryan Clark and Cam Newton among those laid off.
- •Disney's acquisition of NFL Network influenced cuts.
- •Competition from streaming services pressed ESPN's financial decisions.
- •Karl Ravech will continue with the Little League World Series.
- •Changes occur amid rising broadcast costs.
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN layoffs: Who are the on-air personalities out amid network's cuts?
"Here is a partial list of sports media personalities who have been laid off or not had their contracts renewed by ESPN this summer.
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