ESPN would like a mulligan on its decision to lay off NFL analyst Ron Jaworski. But Disney is apparently standing in the way.
The Big Lead reports ESPN wanted to bring Jaworski back for its “NFL Matchup” program, which is based around game film breakdown –– Jaworski’s unquestionable strength. A source told The Big Lead ESPN’s request to undo the layoff were rebuffed.
Jaworski was one of the more than 100 front-facing employees who ESPN terminated over the spring. The ex-quarterback was a mainstay on the network’s NFL coverage for years, breaking down game film across multiple platforms. “NFL Matchup” is currently hosted by Louis Riddick, Sal Paolantonio and Greg Cosell.
Interestingly enough, Jaworski still has ESPN in his Twitter handle (@jawsespn). On the ‘Doomsday Podcast” in June, he told former co-worker Ed Werder, who was also let go in the spring, he’s in a limbo phase with the WorldWide leader.
“I still have a contract with them until May 31 of 2022, and if they choose to want to use me in some other areas, that is being talked about with my agent basically as we speak. So I’m a guy in limbo right now. But I do want to continue some broadcasting. I love what I do,” Jaworski said.