Chris Mortensen has been a longtime staple of ESPN’s NFL coverage, but the veteran reporter’s time at the network has come to an end. On Tuesday, Mortensen announced that he quietly stepped away from the network after the NFL draft in April.
“It’s time to reveal after my 33rd NFL draft in April, I made a decision to step away from ESPN and focus on my health, family and faith,” Mortensen said. “It’s not a classic retirement. I’ll still be here talking ball. It’s just time.”
Excited about another season but it’s time to reveal after my 33rd NFL draft in April, I made a decision to step away from ESPN and focus on my health, family and faith.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 5, 2023
The gratitude and humility is overwhelming.
It’s not a classic retirement. I’ll still be here talking ball.…