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 Cornette

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.

Stephen A. Smith

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.