Mort’s career reflected the best of relationship-building.
"He is the O.G. of NFL sports reporting on ESPN...a true gentleman...an absoulte gem."
"Upon learning of Mortensen's passing, members of the sports media industry flocked to social media to remember the ESPN legend."
"You hear all the time, ‘So and so is great at their job but they’re an even better person. The most obvious example of that I’ve...
Mortensen joined ESPN in 1991 and quickly immersed himself as an invaluable part of the network’s football coverage.
"I get information typically from other teams that have information or have friends within those others teams that there's kind of some leaks."
"The Sunday NFL Countdown group has created such strong chemistry and has clearly built a connection with our fans,” said Seth Markman.
"Replacing Francesa is a tall order. He's arguably the most successful sports radio host to ever work in New York City."
Suzy Kolber announced today on ESPN’s NFL Insiders program that ESPN NFL Reporter and Analyst Chris Mortensen is temporarily stepping away from his assignments in order...
ESPN’s commentator team of Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and sideline reporter Lisa Salters return for MNF’s 46th season (10th on ESPN). Schedule release. What to watch...