Damien Woody Leaves ESPN After 15 Years | Cleveland News

After 15 years with ESPN, two-time Super Bowl champ Damien Woody is exiting the network — but not without leaving a big mark. Once a regular on Get Up and First Take, Woody’s deep NFL insight and charismatic presence made him a staple of sports TV. A 12-year pro career with the Patriots, Lions, and Jets culminated in championship glory with New England. Though his contract wasn’t renewed, he’ll wrap things up this month — and while FS1 once eyed him for a move, this exit feels different: Woody was reportedly earning nearly $1M annually, and his departure signals a quiet shift in how ESPN handles former players. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/91a7e4167ae6d51f