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My phone lit up. So did I. When my smartphone said “Mort,” I knew it was going to be something nice. That was no long shot. It was a sure thing. Chris Mortensen had only one speed and it was 100 mph wonderful.
1. My first thought when I read about the passing of ESPN's Chris Mortensen on Sunday was about how cool sports newsbreakers were back in the day before the internet.
ESPN analyst Chris Mortensen, 72, died Sunday.
The NFL world lost a legend this past week with the passing of ESPN analyst Chris Mortensen, and after the news broke, the Pittsburgh Steelers made sure to send their thoughts to his family and loved ones.
Long-time NFL broadcaster Chris Mortensen died on Sunday morning at the age of 72, leaving many in the NFL community in mourning. Mortensen was extremely well-liked in the industry, and countless individuals were sad to learn of his death.
Long-time NFL analyst and TV personality Chris Mortensen died at the age of 72 this week, with ESPN announcing the news of his death on Sunday afternoon.
Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning paid tribute to the late Chris Mortensen on Sunday following the NFL analyst’s passing at the age of 72. Manning, who led both the Colts and the Broncos, noted how he trusted Mortensen with his retirement announcement in 2016.
Peyton Manning had a great amount of trust and respect for longtime ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen, who died Sunday. Manning made that clear with a heartfelt statement in response to Mortensen’s death.
As the NFL Combine ended, word began to spread of Mortensen's passing, prompting a slew of heartfelt messages from friends and former colleagues.
The NFL and those at ESPN who covered and followed it lost a beloved former colleague on Sunday with the passing of Chris Mortensen. That led to the live announcement of the tragic news of his death this afternoon.
Longtime NFL reporter Chris Mortensen has died. Mortensen was one of the most well-respected voices in sports journalism.
MAR 3 CHRIS MORTENSEN DEAD AT 72 The NFL is mourning the loss of one of the most respected reporters in the sport. ESPN's Chris Mortensen passed away on Sunday.
Long-time NFL analyst Chris Mortensen passed away this week at the age of 72, ESPN announced on Sunday. The former ESPN commentator retired in September of 2023 before the start of the NFL regular season.
The 71-year-old was a staple of ESPN's NFL coverage, playing prominent roles on its NFL Draft coverage as well as being a top insider for "Sunday NFL Countdown" and "Monday Night Countdown."
ESPN’s coverage of the upcoming NFL season will look quite a bit different than it has in years past, as Chris Mortensen has announced he is stepping away from the network.
Longtime NFL analyst Chris Mortensen announced on Tuesday that he decided to step away from ESPN this offseason after 33 years.
ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is hearing that Alabama QB Bryce Young “is the pick” for the Panthers at No. 1 overall this year. “Bryce Young is the pick. … They all love Bryce Young,” Mortensen said.
Every day it's someone new. One minute, C.J. Stroud is "the guy" for the Carolina Panthers at No. 1, the next day Bryce Young is "the guy", then Anthony Richardson garners some attention the next day.
Ever since the Carolina Panthers traded up to the top spot of the upcoming NFL Draft, it's been expected that they did so with Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud in mind. Remarks from ESPN Insider Chris Mortensen have thrown the betting market into a frenzy.
Joe Lombardi was handed his walking papers earlier this week, and the Chargers are eyeing an assistant QBs coach to fill the offensive coordinator vacancy.
ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is reporting that Rams OC Liam Coen is heading back to the University of Kentucky to serve as their offensive coordinator again.
Taylor was sidelined just prior to the Chargers’ Week 2 game in 2020 when a pain-killing injection was administered, puncturing his lung.
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