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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 14 MIN

ESPN Layoffs, Bryce Young's Confidence, Taylor Moton's Injury & Carolina Panthers Expectations

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Reese, Pam and Alex discuss ESPN's latest round of layoffs following its takeover of NFL Network, Bryce Young's confidence in the Panthers despite an injury-riddled offseason and the impact of Taylor Moton's indefinite absence as Carolina prepares for the 2026 season. After officially absorbing NFL Network, ESPN has been making some major changes. The network has laid off on-air talent in addition to off-air employees, according to reports, starting with the news Monday that longtime analyst Ryan Clark would not be returning. The cuts, according to The Athletic, are part of "broader cuts" at Disney, which owns ESPN. Layoffs were expected to include NFL Network personalities, with Disney and ESPN now in control of the network. Who are the latest cuts? Who's next? As the NFL season approaches, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young says he isn't worried about the Panthers' offense despite missing key playmakers during offseason workouts, emphasizing that injuries are part of the NFL and the extra reps have helped other receivers build chemistry with him. What has Bryce Young learned so far in his career? What should we expect from the Panthers next season? Panthers starting right tackle Taylor Moton has been sidelined indefinitely after doctors diagnosed a blood clot in his lung in late June. How significant of an injury is this?

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