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Devan Kaney Leaves Fox 29 for Bigger Market and Will Not Return as Eagles Sideline Reporter

Her departure signals ongoing staffing churn in Philadelphia sports media that is forcing stations to reassign on-air roles.

Overview

  • Devan Kaney anchored her final Fox 29 sportscast on June 22 and said she is moving to a yet-to-be-named job in a larger media market.
  • Kaney told reporters she will not return as the Eagles sideline reporter and plans to cover a different NFL franchise going forward.
  • She was laid off from 94.1 WIP in March as part of national cuts by parent company Audacy, a move that preceded her TV departure.
  • Fox 29 is shifting duties on its sports desk and has given former 6abc sportscaster Jamie Apody an expanded role to fill part of Kaney’s on-air work.
  • Kaney will continue local baseball coverage by co-hosting the PHLY podcast Werth Talking About with Jayson Werth, and her exit highlights how recent cost cuts are reshaping multi-platform sports reporting in Philadelphia.