Overview

• Chris Mortensen, who spent over 30 years at ESPN, is retiring from the network.
• Mortensen decided to leave ESPN after covering his 33rd NFL draft in April.
• He wants to devote more time to his health, family and faith in retirement.
• Mortensen joined ESPN in 1991 and overcame throat cancer in 2016.
• Colleagues praised Mortensen's career and character upon his retirement announcement.