After exploring the realm of free agency, sports analyst Mina Kimes ultimately returned to her long-standing home at ESPN, securing a lucrative new contract.
According to sports media insider Andrew Marchand’s report on Wednesday, Kimes has inked a new deal valued at approximately $1.7 million per year. Additionally, Kimes has secured a separate agreement with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions and Dan Le Batard’s Meadowlark, boosting her annual earnings to an estimated sum exceeding $2 million.
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Marchand’s New York Post report stated, “Analyst Mina Kimes and ESPN have inked a contract that will pay her a little more than $1.7 million per year, according to sources.”
He continued, “She also has a separate deal with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions for her podcast. Omaha and ESPN have a partnership agreement. On Wednesday, Dan Le Batard said that Meadowlark had signed Kimes to continue to appear weekly.”
Sports enthusiasts were elated for Kimes and conveyed their congratulations through responses and reposts of Marchand’s report.
However, the response was predominantly negative, with social media users strongly criticizing ESPN for awarding Mina such a substantial contract.
Check out some of the negative comments below:
Mina Kimes has been an integral part of ESPN since 2014, making guest appearances and offering analysis across various shows over the years.
Recognized as one of the most esteemed analysts at the network, Kimes has undeniably earned every penny of her well-deserved new contract.
Congratulations, Mina!
