Neil Everett criticizes ESPN layoffs amid ongoing network changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Neil Everett, a former ESPN anchor who left the network in June 2023, expressed criticism regarding the handling of recent layoffs at ESPN during a podcast with Linda Cohn. He stated that the treatment of departing employees, including notable figures like Ryan Clark, was poorly executed. Both Everett and Cohn highlighted their own experiences with layoffs and underscored their discontent with how ESPN communicated these decisions. Everett's comments drew attention to the perceived contradictions in ESPN's stated value of its employees. Looking ahead, Cohn mentioned her upcoming podcast episodes, emphasizing newfound freedom to speak candidly.
- •Everett departed ESPN after 23 years, Cohn after 34 years.
- •Both criticized the handling of Ryan Clark's layoff.
- •Everett called the layoffs 'sloppy' and contradictory to ESPN's employee value claims.
- •Cohn announced her final SportsCenter hosted on June 26, 2023.
- •Cohn looks forward to discussing issues on her new podcast.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Neil Everett calls ESPN layoffs ‘sloppy,’ blasts network’s ‘people are our biggest asset’ mantra
"Neil Everett departed ESPN in June 2023, and Linda Cohn announced her retirement before hosting her final SportsCenter on June 26. Everett gave 23 years to the network, and Cohn hosted SportsCenter more than anyone over 34 years. In other words, they’re overqualified to weigh in on ESPN’s recent round of layoffs. ESPN laid off several notable…
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