Ed Ward is leaving ESPN again.
Werder has ended his 26-year run as a Worldwide Leader. X Post ThursdayHis tone suggests that it was not a mutually agreed upon decision.
The department fired him in 2017, but he returned in 2019.
“For 26 years, I have had the privilege of being behind the microphone at ESPN and reporting on the NFL and the Dallas Cowboys,” Werder wrote. “But those days are coming to an end. I will soon begin considering other opportunities to continue covering the NFL.
“The highlights of my career at ESPN were being assigned to cover 20 consecutive Super Bowls and being recognized for my contributions by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.”
Werder, 64, has been a staple of ESPN’s NFL coverage over the years, particularly in his coverage of the Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones.
He covered the Cowboys for the network from 1998 to 2017, before major corporate layoffs took place. According to ESPN’s biographyand has appeared on shows such as “SportsCenter” and “Monday Night Countdown.”
Werder also worked for the Dallas Morning News, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (in 1989), the Orlando Sentinel and Sports Illustrated, according to ESPN.
he Winner of the 2017 Dick McCann Award He was presented with an award by the Pro Football Writers Association of America for his coverage of the sport.
Werder’s statement was filled with gratitude to everyone he worked with during his time at ESPN, and he made it clear that he plans to continue covering the NFL.
“I would be remiss if I didn’t express my gratitude to the incredible colleagues, players, coaches and other NFL team members who trusted me with their unique insight while covering games and breaking news,” Werder wrote. “I have created some incredible memories that I will never forget.”
“We would like to thank our audience and thank you for providing us with the most coveted platform in broadcast journalism.
“While this marks the end of my partnership with ESPN, I intend to continue my work because, as many studio hosts have asserted, and as I still wholeheartedly believe, ‘Ed Ward has more to offer.'”
ESPN released a statement We thanked Mr. Werder for giving his time to this media.
“Ed Warder has been a central figure in ESPN’s NFL coverage for more than 25 seasons. He has elevated our programming, including ‘Sunday NFL Countdown,’ as well as the multiple platforms he has contributed to while reporting on signature games, the Super Bowl and nearly every league event,” the statement said. “His journalistic instincts and relationships have benefited fans throughout the years. We thank Ed for his contributions and wish him the best in the future.”
