ESPN's Jenna Laine steps away from Buccaneers beat for medical issue

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 17:10 · Archive

ESPN Buccaneers reporter Jenna Laine announced she is stepping away from her role due to medical issues, as colleagues expressed concern.

On Sunday evening, ESPN's Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat reporter Jenna Laine announced she would be stepping away from her role due to a medical issue. In a post on X, Laine wrote that she had been 'inactive' and would continue to be 'for a bit', explaining she had 'had to do some medical stuff'.

Laine noted that the following week marked the anniversary of her back surgery and stated she was 'honestly just really tired of feeling knocked down'. The 41-year-old, who has been with ESPN since 2016, did not provide further details about her condition.

Colleagues from ESPN and the wider sports media responded with concern and support. Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL columnist Ira Kaufman commented 'Lot of us concerned about You this past week'. ESPN's Seth Wickersham wrote 'Hope you feel better soon', whilst Fox 9 anchor and Vikings postgame show host Dawn Mitchell shared that she had experienced two serious back injuries herself and understood 'how the entire toll can hit'.

How it is being reported

• ESPN reporter Jenna Laine leaves colleagues 'concerned' as she steps away from job due to mystery medical issueAn ESPN beat reporter will be stepping away from her role due to a medical issue that left her feeling 'knocked down.'Daily Mail Sport · 2 Nov, 16:48
• Jenna Laine stepping away from ESPN for medical issue: ‘Lot of us concerned’An ESPN reporter won't be seen around the NFL for the foreseeable future.New York Post · 2 Nov, 15:21

In this story: Jenna Laine · ESPN · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Ira Kaufman · Seth Wickersham · Todd Bowles

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