Espn Layoffs 2024 May. Espn on monday morning began the first round of a series of layoffs that is expected to carry through early summer, all of which are part of an overarching disney strategy to. The expected layoffs at espn started april 26, with the company reportedly set to release about 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers.

Espn laid off roughly 20 commentators, including former nba coach jeff van gundy and player jalen rose, according to a person familiar with the situation. Here’s everything you need to know about espn’s layoffs, including how they fit into disney’s budget cuts and notable talent leaving the company: