Suzy Kolber’s ESPN Exit and New Show | Birmingham News

Suzy Kolber, ESPN’s longtime NFL voice since 1999, shares the emotional rollercoaster of her surprise layoff in 2023 — calling it a “painful breakup” and revealing she took a 39% pay cut just months before being let go. She recounts the gut-wrenching moment learning her fate while with her daughter, and how she publicly announced her exit on social media, followed by tears. Now, she’s launching a bold new chapter as host and executive producer of “The Originals,” a six-episode sports interview series premiering on Scripps Sports Network, featuring legends like Steve Young and Jon Gruden. 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.Sources:https://www.al.com/sports/2026/09/ex-espn-nfl-host-opens-up-about-2023-layoff-feels-like-a-bad-breakup.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6210aedb182b3cc5 Report issues to [email protected].