Suzy Kolber among ESPN layoffs as fans paid tribute to her trailblazing career

One of ESPN’s truly iconic figures has been let go from the company.

Longtime reporter Suzy Kolber, best known for her NFL coverage, was among the network’s cuts on Friday. She confirmed on Twitter that she is no longer with ESPN.

Other notable layoffs at the network include Jalen Rose, Steve Young, Max Kellerman, Keyshawn Johnson, Jeff Van Gundy, Neil Everett, Chris Chelios and Rob Ninkovich.

Kolber’s tenure at ESPN was a pioneering one, as she helped pave the way for women regularly covering the NFL in a media landscape long dominated by men. She also hosted SportsCenter during her time with ESPN and covered numerous other sports for the network.

Today I join the many hard-working colleagues who have been laid off.

Heartbreaking-but 27 years at ESPN was a good run.

So grateful for a 38 yr career!

Longevity for a woman in this business is something I’m especially proud of.

Next step- a project that gives back. pic.twitter.com/URitozP0LQ

— Suzy Kolber (@SuzyKolber) June 30, 2023

It’s hard to really sum up how synonymous she became with the network’s professional football coverage, from hosting ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown to interviewing NFL draft picks right after they get selected. When there was NFL being talked about on ESPN, Kolber was usually there.

As you could imagine, there were plenty of tributes to Kolber and her nearly three decades at the network.