Bart Scott was fired from ESPN and ESPN New York as part of a broader round of layoffs tied to the NFL Network acquisition, marking another local casualty in ESPN’s restructuring. Chris Carlin will remain in the 10 a.m.–1 p.m. slot, with his show continuing but without a named co-host at the moment. Carlin conveyed empathy on air, saying there is a lot up in the air and that the situation is tough for colleagues, including his longtime partner. Scott’s tenure at ESPN New York began in 2017, with a full-time run starting in 2020 alongside Alan Hahn, and a 2025 pairing with Carlin on Bart & Carlin. The broader layoffs affected several on-air talents, including Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, and Tom Pelissero, as ESPN integrates NFL assets and restructures. The developments underscore the ongoing impact of corporate reorganization on local sports programming and talent mobility within the network.