India, July 22 -- Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton has reportedly emerged as another high-profile name expected to be affected by ESPN's latest round of layoffs. According to reports, the former Carolina Panthers star is among several personalities set to leave the network as ESPN continues restructuring its workforce. Newton joined ESPN in 2024 as an analyst on First Take, where he appeared alongside Stephen A. Smith discussing the biggest stories across the NFL.

The reported development comes as ESPN continues making significant changes to its talent roster amid a wider round of cost-cutting measures. Newton's television role followed a successful playing career that included an NFL MVP award and a Super Bowl appearance with the Carol...