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Chris Mortensen, ESPN's veteran NFL analyst, announced his retirement after covering his 33rd career draft in 2023.

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Mortensen cited the need to prioritize his well-being and family as the primary reason for his retirement.

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He assured fans that he would remain active on social media during the NFL season, staying connected with the sports world.

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Before ESPN, Mortensen spent seven years at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reporting on the Atlanta Falcons and Braves, and conducting investigative journalism.

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Chris began his ESPN career in 1991, becoming a prominent NFL draft analyst and appearing on various ESPN shows, including "NFL GameDay" and "Outside the Lines."

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Fans cherished Mortensen's "Inside the Huddle" segments on "SportsCenter," where he provided in-depth analysis of major NFL news stories.

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In 2016, he received the prestigious Dick McCann Award for his exceptional contributions to football journalism.

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Mortensen leaves behind a lasting legacy as a respected NFL analyst and journalist, known for his insights and dedication to the sport.

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Chris Mortensen, ESPN's veteran NFL analyst, announced his retirement after covering his 33rd career draft in 2023.

Retirement Announcement

Mortensen cited the need to prioritize his well-being and family as the primary reason for his retirement.

Prioritizing Well-Being

He assured fans that he would remain active on social media during the NFL season, staying connected with the sports world.

Social Media Presence

Before ESPN, Mortensen spent seven years at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reporting on the Atlanta Falcons and Braves, and conducting investigative journalism.

Early Career

Chris began his ESPN career in 1991, becoming a prominent NFL draft analyst and appearing on various ESPN shows, including "NFL GameDay" and "Outside the Lines."

ESPN Tenure

Fans cherished Mortensen's "Inside the Huddle" segments on "SportsCenter," where he provided in-depth analysis of major NFL news stories.

"Inside the Huddle"

In 2016, he received the prestigious Dick McCann Award for his exceptional contributions to football journalism.

Dick McCann Award

Mortensen leaves behind a lasting legacy as a respected NFL analyst and journalist, known for his insights and dedication to the sport.

Legacy