BRISTOL, Conn. — A number of ESPN on-air personalities are expected to be laid off Wednesday.
CNN is reporting that 100 ESPN job cuts will hit television, radio and online personalities, as well as writers.
The layoffs come as ESPN says it is moving more toward digital as it continues to lose cable subscribers.
Some of those who were let go took to Twitter to break the news.
After 17 years reporting on #NFL, I've been informed that I'm being laid off by ESPN effective immediately. I have no plans to retire
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) April 26, 2017
After 13 years of sticks and pucks can share that as of today my tenure at ESPN is at a close. I look forward to the next adventure.
— Scott Burnside (@OvertimeScottB) April 26, 2017
Add me to the list. Just got the 'call.' I've been informed my contract will not be renewed at ESPN.
— Dana O'Neil (@DanaONeilWriter) April 26, 2017
In October 2016, the company eliminated 300 positions, most of which were based out of its Bristol, Connecticut headquarters.
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