For Damien Woody, football has never simply been a job. It has been a lifelong conversation. So when the news about ESPN showing him the door broke, questions were raised about his next potential plans. But as it seems, while ESPN may have moved on from Woody, he isn’t moving on from football.
“At the end of the day, I just want to talk ball,” Woody said to The Athletic‘s Andrew Marchand.
Damien Woody had around a decade-long career in the NFL (1999-2010), representing the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, and New York Jets. But more importantly, he was a vital starting piece of the early Patriots dynasty, winning Super Bowl XXXVI and Super Bowl XXXVIII under HC Bill Belichick and alongside QB Tom Brady.
But following his NFL career, Woody transitioned into broadcasting. In August 2011, he joined ESPN as an NFL analyst, and over the years, the former NFL offensive guard has made multiple appearances on shows like SportsCenter, NFL Live, and Get Up.
However, according to the latest buzz, ESPN has parted ways with Damien Woody after a 15-year tenure with the network. But unlike some colleagues who were abruptly pulled off the air, Woody’s exit is due to ESPN choosing not to renew his contract.
Yet, Woody has the option to remain on the air through the end of August 2026 rather than being terminated immediately, and he seemingly has opted to fulfill that obligation by his choice.
“Being at ESPN for 15 years, it’s been an absolute joy,” Woody further said.
But what lies after that in Woody’s broadcasting career remains to be seen.
Trending Articles
- Terry Bradshaw’s Wife Condemns Donald Trump’s Executive Order Calling for Fewer Childhood Vacc***s
- Vikings Finally Name QB1 After Two-Week Battle Between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy
- NFL Announces Major Rule Change Without Approval From All 32 Owners
- Ambulance Enters Jets Practice as Player Is Stretchered Off, Receives IV as Teammates Gather Around
- 25-Year ESPN Veteran Risks Network’s Wrath by Warning NFL Fans to Be “Skeptical” of Coverage
The post “Just Want to Talk Ball”: Cut from ESPN, NFL Legend Damien Woody Sends Candid Message on Future appeared first on EssentiallySports. Add EssentiallySports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Leave a Comment