Stephen A Smith weighs in on ESPN layoffs: ‘I could be next’

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ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith says the layoffs at ESPN are not over, and even suggested he could be part of the casualties. 

On a recent episode of "The Stephen A. Smith Show," the "First Take" host weighed in on the latest round of layoffs.

"This ain’t the end. More is coming," Smith said. "And yes ladies and gentlemen, I could be next. 

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TV personality Stephen A. Smith speaks on radio row ahead of Super Bowl LVII at the Phoenix Convention Center on Feb. 9, 2023 in Phoenix. (Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

"Don’t ever, ever, ever in your life, as a Black person, take anything for granted. I told you before when White folks catch a cold, Black folks catch pneumonia."

The Disney-owned network laid off about 20 on-air personalities on Friday, as first reported by the New York Post. 

"Given the current environment, ESPN has determined it necessary to identify some additional cost savings in the area of public-facing commentator salaries, and that process has begun. This exercise will include a small group of job cuts in the short-term and an ongoing focus on managing costs when we negotiate individual contract renewals in the months ahead," ESPN told Fox News Digital.

Stephen A. Smith looks on before the game between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets during Game One of the 2023 NBA Finals on June 1, 2023 at the Ball Arena in Denver. (Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

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"This is an extremely challenging process, involving individuals who have had tremendous impact on our