The Athletic’s Jim Trotter excited to have ‘freedom’ and ‘support’ he wasn’t getting with NFL Media Group
"I no longer have to worry about my words being watered down or silenced altogether."
"I no longer have to worry about my words being watered down or silenced altogether."
"I’m honored and humbled by the opportunity to work with such a talented staff, and I’m excited about having the freedom and support to go where the news leads me."
"I was offered a three-month severance package, with an NDA [non-disclosure agreement]. I declined."
The longtime journalist tried to elevate NFL Media with critical thinking.
"I do believe it played a role in my contract not being renewed, and I will talk about that more later."
Trotter had previously mentioned that his contract was up. He tweeted Monday he's been informed it's not being renewed.
"It makes me question whether or not you're really that serious."
"I do not know specifically about the media business"
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