‘Pregnant’ Mina Kimes signs a ‘massive’ $1,700,000 contract to stay with ESPN

Kimes will also be a part of Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions.

‘Pregnant’ Mina Kimes signs a ‘massive’ $1,700,000 contract to stay with ESPN

Mina Kimes (via The New York Times)

ESPN analyst Mina Kimes is a die-hard Seattle Seahawks fan. She pledged her allegiance to the team in part due to her father being from Seattle. Kimes, known for her incisive sports analysis, captivating storytelling, and charismatic on-air presence, has become a household name in sports journalism. Her versatility, wit, and deep knowledge of the sports world have made her a fan favorite and a respected voice among her peers. She will get a lot more time to talk about her Seahawks.

In a move that underscores her rising prominence in the sports media landscape, the talented and multifaceted Mina Kimes has officially signed a staggering $1.7 million contract extension with ESPN. This news comes at an exciting juncture in Kimes’ life, as she is also embracing a new chapter in her personal journey – impending motherhood.

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Kimes and ESPN have agreed to a lucrative contract, increasing her annual income to about $2 million according to a New York Post report. Over the years, Kimes has proven herself not only as a formidable sports commentator but also as a prolific writer and podcast host. Her podcast, “The Mina Kimes Show,” has gained a loyal following.

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She has an additional deal with Peyton Manning‘s Omaha Productions, which has a partnership with ESPN, for her podcast. Kimes, 37, is expecting her first child with music producer and songwriter, Nick Sylvester. They married in 2015 and live in Los Angeles.

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ESPN recently laid off around 20 on-air personalities as part of ‘cost savings’

Suzy Kolber (L), Steve Young (M) and Keyshawn Johnson (R)
Suzy Kolber (L – The Business Journals), Steve Young (M – Sports Illustrated) and Keyshawn Johnson (R – NBC Sports)

ESPN has been a broadcasting giant in the USA for a long time. In an effort to meet the fiscal goals this year and beyond, the network let go of more than 20 on-air personalities including a few of the more renowned pundits, analysts, and journalists on the network, according to reports. NFL analysts Suzy Kolber, Keyshawn Johnson and Steve Young were among them.

Kolber took to Twitter to voice out her disappointment after the firing and said “So grateful for a 38[-year] career, longevity for a woman in this business is something I’m especially proud of. Next step – a project that gives back.” She said her layoff was “heartbreaking, but 27 years at ESPN was a good run”

Disney, who owns a majority of ESPN, recently completed letting go of 7,000 workers. Separate from ESPN’s employment cuts, Disney’s layoffs were intended to save more than $5 billion as streaming revenue growth stalled, among other things. There were questions about ESPN’s lay off but they have retained some prominent figures in the media industry.

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