Longtime NFL reporter and commentator John Clayton confirmed Wednesday that he was among the dozens of recent layoffs at ESPN.

NFL insider John Clayton is leaving ESPN as part of the sweeping layoffs, according to SN's @MMcCarthyREV. https://t.co/9mumHiOJmD pic.twitter.com/xzOLM2CF54

— Sporting News (@sportingnews) May 31, 2017

Clayton was also the star of one of ESPN’s most iconic commercials. Here is one of our favorites:

I guess you saw the news. After 23 years I won't be contributing to ESPN. Two words. Thank you. My bosses and co-workers are the best.

— John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) May 31, 2017

By the way I am keeping the ponytail

— John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) May 31, 2017