Charles Curtis
July 11, 2022 3:29 pm ET
The Talented Mr. Roto is leaving The Worldwide Leader.
Matthew Berry, who joined ESPN in 2007 and became their Senior Fantasy Sports Analyst surprised fans everywhere by announcing that, after 15 years, he was leaving ESPN.
It comes as a shock as another fantasy football season — in which fans would read his takes, picks, listen to his podcasts and devour his Thursday “Love/Hate” columns that were about more than just who to start and sit for the week — is coming soon.
ESPN released its own statement (see below) saying that Berry “expressed a desire to explore new opportunities beyond ESPN” and that the network “agreed to support it.”
Fans everywhere paid tribute:
Here's what was said
So… some personal news: This is my last week at ESPN. pic.twitter.com/cDcVgN2BSc
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) July 11, 2022
I’m really excited about the future but there will plenty of time to talk about that before the season. For now, I just want to take some time to reflect and celebrate an incredible 15 years. Thanks for the support. I love you all.
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) July 11, 2022
ESPN statement regarding @MatthewBerryTMR, who will make one final ESPN appearance on Monday https://t.co/SjjIeO4jgH pic.twitter.com/muxrUOBatl
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) July 11, 2022
Tributes came pouring in
Incredible run that impacted the state of where everything in the industry is today. Will be excited to see the next step leads.
— Rich Hribar (@LordReebs) July 11, 2022
Incredible run in the most important years of the fantasy industry. Many of us in the industry have learned how to do what we do from you, my friend. Excited to see what's next.
— Jeff Ratcliffe (@JeffRatcliffe) July 11, 2022
Good luck to you, buddy. Anybody who writes fantasy or plays fantasy has been positively impacted by you in some way. It's appreciated. I'm sure your next thing will be great.
— scott pianowski (@scott_pianowski) July 11, 2022
The legend. Thanks for everything you and ESPN have done for the industry and can’t wait to see what’s next!
— Jeff Mans (@Jeff_Mans) July 11, 2022
We love YOU, Matthew Berry. https://t.co/HJysDxrdRw pic.twitter.com/Yo4Q4BdXqX
— Based Bayesian (@Aliquickk) July 11, 2022
Matthew Berry is an absolute legend who could not have been nicer to me when I met him when I was an annoying sophom*ore in college. To say I wish him well and continued success is an understatement!
My apologies for the horrible photo. This was pre iPhone days lol https://t.co/537OmM017e pic.twitter.com/Z4Ovx6OH0W
— ModiSportsAnalytics (@modi_matt) July 11, 2022
WOW! My former Next-Door-Neighbor & one of the Nicest guys I've ever met, is calling it a day at @espn
Congratulations on a Truly AMAZING RUN @MatthewBerryTMR
Incredible how you turned that into a thriving business! You are a Pioneer!! Can't wait to see what's next for you! https://t.co/Ewy270NAI0— Roger Lodge (@RogerLodge7) July 11, 2022
End of an era, all the best @MatthewBerryTMR https://t.co/z6CHewZPgx
— Jeff-LJ-Lloyd (@Jeff_LJ_Lloyd) July 11, 2022
You’re a legend @MatthewBerryTMR. Thank you for everything you’ve done for fantasy while at ESPN. Can’t wait to see what comes next! https://t.co/9ECIpMODmz
— Jeremy Levine (@JerLevine) July 11, 2022
Hat tip to a legend. Thanks for all you did for the industry. https://t.co/FhQaTESD2f
— Tyler Fulghum (@Tyler_Fulghum) July 11, 2022
Everyone who works in the fantasy industry owes it to pioneers like Mr. Berry for paving the way.
Legend. https://t.co/MJ92uZT51V
— Sosa Kremenjas (@QBsMVP) July 11, 2022
I started following Berry in college (I graduated in 2008). I’ve followed nearly his entire tenure. Enjoyed his work. Believe he’s a great person – and would be an awesome hang, which is how it felt listening to his podcasts. I’ll miss him. https://t.co/r2SxQO2j9Y
— Andrew Nemec (@AndrewNemec) July 11, 2022
Hats off to the Fantasy football 🐐 for an amazing career at ESPN. Can’t wait to see what’s next. https://t.co/raQNBSdhNS pic.twitter.com/hd1l5UZKPY
— Fantasy Life App 📱🏈 (@FantasyLifeApp) July 11, 2022
How Matthew Berry's last day at ESPN should go https://t.co/eYWPinq9TL pic.twitter.com/fu6ZhRetRl
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) July 11, 2022
An amazing run by an amazing person. Congrats on 15 game-changing years at ESPN. Wishing the best of luck to my friend as he takes the next step. https://t.co/DrEKveZQR3
— Scott Clark (@all_biz) July 11, 2022
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