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Stephen A. Smith On ESPN Layoffs: This Aint The End.
I just appreciate everybody along the journey, the former NFL player said in hisvideo statement.
And I dont know whats next, I have no clue whats next in my life.

Jalen Rose, David Pollack and Jordan CornetteTim Nwachukwu / Dan Sanger / ESPN / Getty Images
And all you that watched and cheered me on, Pollack added.
And I dont know whats next, but I know its gonna be amazing.
Jordan Cornette, host and college basketball analyst, took toTwitterand said, Enjoyed my 6 years at ESPN.

On to the next opportunity.
Previously, Suzy Kolbertweeted, Today I join the many hard-working colleagues who have been laid off.
Heartbreaking-but 27 years at ESPN was a good run.
So grateful for a 38 yr career!
Longevity for a woman in this business is something Im especially proud of.
Next step- a project that gives back.