Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero among those laid off by ESPN in latest round of cuts: Sources
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Karl Ravech, a prominent ESPN personality for over 30 years, is expected to be laid off amid a new round of layoffs, sources told The Athletic; ESPN has not yet officially informed him.
- ESPN recently laid off NFL analyst Ryan Clark and is planning significant behind-the-scenes cuts, especially at NFL Network, following ESPN's acquisition of the network in January.
- Tom Pelissero, a key NFL Network insider, is also expected to be let go as ESPN consolidates its operations with NFL Network's Los Angeles team.
- ESPN has undergone multiple rounds of layoffs since 2015, affecting both on-air talent and behind-the-scenes staff, despite maintaining major sports broadcasting rights.
- ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro is anticipated to address the layoffs in a memo, explaining the rationale, particularly the consolidation efforts between ESPN and NFL Network.
