{"id":2251641,"date":"2024-05-23T20:09:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T00:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-reporter-out-at-espn-after-working-there-26-years-in-shocking-personal-update\/"},"modified":"2024-05-23T20:10:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T00:10:45","slug":"top-reporter-out-at-espn-after-working-there-26-years-in-shocking-personal-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-reporter-out-at-espn-after-working-there-26-years-in-shocking-personal-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran ESPN Journalist Departs After 26 Years in Surprising Personal Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftop-reporter-out-at-espn-after-working-there-26-years-in-shocking-personal-update%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2251641&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Veteran ESPN NFL reporter Ed Werder, aged 64, made\u200b a sudden departure from the network, announced by both parties. Werder, known\u2064 for covering \u206220 consecutive Super Bowls, expressed gratitude for his time at \u200bESPN on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\" title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald Trump\">social media<\/a>. The network acknowledged his significant contributions to NFL coverage over the past 25 seasons\u200d and wished him success in\u2063 future endeavors. At 64, veteran\u200c ESPN NFL reporter Ed Werder unexpectedly left\u2062 the network, confirmed by both sides. Acknowledged for covering 20 Super Bowls, Werder expressed thanks on social media. ESPN recognized his 25-season NFL coverage and extended best wishes for his future pursuits.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news\/\">  News <\/a>    <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/johnathanjones\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/johnathanjones\/%20\"><span>Johnathan Jones<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   May 23, 2024 at 3:54pm <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Veteran ESPN NFL reporter Ed Werder left the network suddenly on Thursday, both parties announced in separate statements.<\/p>\n<p>After more than a quarter century with the self-proclaimed \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-espn-commentator-stephen-smith-says-michelle-obama-beat-trump-hands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">worldwide leader in sports<\/a>,\u201d Werder, 64, said on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WerderEdESPN\/status\/1793643092785918232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platform<\/a> X<\/a> that he was leaving to continue his career somewhere else.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy ESPN career was highlighted by being assigned to cover 20 consecutive Super Bowls and included having my contributions honored at the Pro Football Hall of Fame,\u201d the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ex-dallas-cowboys-super-bowl-champ-died\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a> insider stated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would be remiss if I didn\u2019t express appreciation to my incredible colleagues and to the players, coaches and other NFL team members who trusted me with their unique insight when covering their games or breaking news. I\u2019ve created some incredible lifelong memories,\u201d Werder continued.<\/p>\n<p>He concluded:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy gratitude to all who have been in the audience, and I remain thankful to have been provided the most coveted platform in broadcast journalism.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile this marks the end of my partnership with ESPN, I expect to continue working because, as so many studio hosts have proclaimed \u2013 and I still devoutly believe \u2013 \u2018Ed Werder has more.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"zxx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/l5jxVvifwo\">pic.twitter.com\/l5jxVvifwo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WerderEdESPN\/status\/1793643092785918232?\">May 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In a statement after Werder announced he was moving on, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/espn-analyst-torches-lebron-james-tells-take-accountability-lakers-coach-darvin-ham-gets-fired\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN<\/a> public relations department wished him well on behalf of the company.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEd Werder has been a mainstay on ESPN\u2019s NFL coverage for more than 25 seasons,\u201d ESPN posted on X. \u201cHe has elevated our programs, including Sunday NFL Countdown, and the multiple platforms he\u2019s contributed to while reporting at signature games, Super Bowls, and nearly all league events.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ESPN concluded of Werder, \u201cHis journalistic instincts and relationships have benefitted fans throughout the years. We thank Ed for everything he contributed and wish him success in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"es\">ESPN salutes NFL reporter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WerderEdESPN?\">@WerderEdESPN<\/a> \ud83c\udfc8 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iIAivXbwe3\">https:\/\/t.co\/iIAivXbwe3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/P2DXogHRHP\">pic.twitter.com\/P2DXogHRHP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNPR\/status\/1793643332067086713?\">May 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>There was no shortage of well wishes from Werder\u2019s peers in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/clay-travis-sports-fans-call-far-left-wing-sports-media-stoking-coronavirus-fears\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sports media<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Man one of the absolute best. What a privilege it was to ever be on a show you were on Ed. You\u2019ll be missed, blessings<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/danorlovsky7\/status\/1793657075454898328?\">May 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I\u2019ve learned so much about football and journalism from watching you. Thank you, sir, and best wishes.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nfldraftscout\/status\/1793649307402588398?\">May 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A Hall of Fame run. But also: a kind, whipsmart reporter\u2019s reporter with a wicked sense of humor to boot. Here\u2019s to the next brilliant chapter. Thinking of you today.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Michele Steele (@MicheleSteele) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicheleSteele\/status\/1793668969712529796?\">May 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Can\u2019t wait for the next chapter, Ed.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jim Trotter (@JimTrotter_NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JimTrotter_NFL\/status\/1793665112630554734?\">May 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Congratulations on a tremendous run and best wishes for whatever is ahead. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DrFbdmUY4Y\">https:\/\/t.co\/DrFbdmUY4Y<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/1793650509116813605?\">May 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>No reason for Werder\u2019s separation from ESPN was given by either party. The veteran sports reporter first joined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/keith-olbermann-issues-ultimatum-espn-silence-fire-stephen-smith-trump-comments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the network<\/a> in 1998, covering the Cowboys, <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2024\/05\/espn-dallas-cowboys-nfl-correspondent-ed-werder-exits-1235928625\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deadline<\/a> noted.<\/p>\n<p>Werder was laid off by ESPN in 2017 but returned to work in 2019.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>A Note from Our Deputy Managing Editor:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>I heard a chilling comment the other day: \u201cWe don\u2019t even know if an election will be held in 2024.\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>That wasn\u2019t said by a conspiracy theorist or a doomsday prophet. No, former U.S. national security advisor Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn said that to the founder of The Western Journal, Floyd Brown.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Gen. 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We have the platform, the journalists, and the experience to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-rises-as-he-promises-hes-only-begun-to-fight-put-on-full-armor-of-god-to-fight-the-left\/\" title=\"DeSantis Rises As He Promises He\u2019s \u2018Only Begun To Fight\u2019: \u2018Put On Full Armor Of God\u2019 To Fight The Left\">fight back hard<\/a>, but Big Tech is strangling us through advertising blacklists, shadow bans, and algorithms. Did you know that we\u2019ve been blacklisted by 90% of advertisers? Without direct support from you, our readers, we can\u2019t continue the fight.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Can we count on <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>your support<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>? 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He is a proud husband and father. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veteran ESPN NFL reporter Ed Werder, aged 64, abruptly parted ways with the network on Thursday, as confirmed by both sides through individual statements. 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