Mina Kimes has signed a new contract with ESPN to stay with the network, reportedly worth $1.7 million a year
In the ever-evolving world of ESPN staffing news, there was a significant development today. NFL analyst Mina Kimes is poised to ink a substantial new deal
reportedly worth over $1.7 million, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.
This agreement marks a milestone for Kimes, catapulting her into seven-figure territory for the first time in her career.
Despite the lucrative new deal, Kimes' role at ESPN is expected to remain largely unchanged.
She will continue to be a prominent presence on "NFL Live" and make regular appearances on various other shows across the network.
In a separate announcement, Dan Le Batard revealed that Kimes had also signed a new deal with Meadowlark Media, the media company founded by former ESPN executive John Skipper.
As part of this agreement, Kimes will continue to be a part of "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz."
These developments underscore Kimes' rising prominence in the sports media landscape and the growing demand for her insights and analysis in the world of NFL coverage.
In addition to her television and radio commitments, Mina Kimes will also reportedly continue her podcast,
which is produced by Omaha Productions as part of the partnership between Peyton Manning's company and ESPN.
These announcements come in the wake of several notable changes in ESPN's staffing. Longtime football analyst Chris Mortensen recently announced his retirement,
and College Football Live host Wendi Nix's contract was not renewed by the network.
Popular SportsCenter anchor Neil Everett also announced his departure after 23 years with ESPN.
Additionally, ESPN made budget cuts that resulted in the discontinuation of its national morning radio show featuring Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Max Kellerman,
as well as the departure of NBA analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson, along with several other layoffs.
These budget cuts are part of Disney's broader efforts to reduce its workforce by shedding 7,000 jobs.
These budget cuts are part of Disney's broader efforts to reduce its workforce by shedding 7,000 jobs.
However, ESPN has also been actively hiring and expanding the roles of other prominent figures.
Longtime SportsCenter host Scott Van Pelt was given a broader remit, and NBA analyst Doris Burke was promoted to cover the network's top-tier games.
They also hired former Sixers coach Doc Rivers, brought in Shannon Sharpe as a counterpart to Stephen A. Smith, and made a significant move by bringing The Pat McAfee Show to the Disney-owned network.
These staffing changes and budget adjustments reflect ESPN's ongoing efforts to adapt to the evolving media landscape
while maintaining a balance between cost-cutting measures and investing in talent and content to remain competitive.