Russ Mitchell

Anchor/Executive Editor WKYC-TV Cleveland, Ohio. M-I-Z…

[Ben Mullin @BenMullin]

Scott Pelley just issued a statement on Bari's remarks this morning:

[Russ Mitchell @RussWKYC]

I've known Scott since we were both young reporters at @wfaa in the early 80's. In our time together there and later at CBS News, it was always clear that his passion for journalism was front and center. It still is.

[Variety @Variety]

CBS News has terminated “60 Minutes” veteran Scott Pelley after the journalist and executives felt they could not find a way to work together.

The move comes after a heated public argument Monday between Pelley and Nick Bilton, the former tech journalist installed last week by editorial chief Bari Weiss. https://t.co/wXXBSSZyKv

[Dylan Byers @DylanByers]

NEW: Backstory on the drama at CBS News tonight...

Bari Weiss, Nick Bilton, Tom Cibrowski, and CBS HR invited Scott Pelley to a meeting at 5pm ET tonight to discuss a path forward after his vocal protest earlier this week in the 60 Minutes all-hands.

The two sides did not find common ground. Bari & Co. were left with sense that Scott was not open minded about reaching detente; meanwhile, Scott maintained strong frustrations with leadership.

Scott left meeting and was told they'd have an update on his employment in a matter of minutes... instead, Bari and her team deliberated for several hours.

At around 9:30 p.m., Nick Bilton, the new 60 Minutes E.P., sent this letter to Scott (see tweet below) in which he tells him he has been terminated "for cause." He also sent a memo to staff (see tweet below that).

The language in Nick's memo suggests a legal fight coming. No response yet from Pelley.

[Dylan Byers @DylanByers]

#BREAK: CBS NEWS has terminated Scott Pelley's contract.

[Variety @Variety]

Peabo Bryson, the veteran R&B singer best known for Disney film hits “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died.

No cause of death was cited, although the family announced on Sunday that he had suffered a stroke

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[Tony Grossi @TonyGrossi]

More takeaways from trade of Myles Garrett:
🏈Trading Garrett for assets to acquire next QB hopeful always the right move. But fell short of a godfather offer.
🏈Andrew Berry has work to do. Denzel Ward could be next in March.
🏈Rams-Bengals SB rematch? Burrow’s nightmare.

[McNeil @REFLOG18]

Farewell note from Myles Garrett

[Russ Mitchell @RussWKYC]

Jason will be a guest tonight with @NickCaminoWKYC on @wkyc news at 7. @ByJasonLloyd

[Jason Lloyd @ByJasonLloyd]

As painful as today might be, this was always the most prudent move. But it’s also the collateral damage to the Watson disaster and yet another signal the future QB is not on this roster. Unlocked and free for all to read

https://t.co/TTMUAWJZ81 via @NYTimes

[Jason Lloyd @ByJasonLloyd]

As painful as today might be, this was always the most prudent move. But it’s also the collateral damage to the Watson disaster and yet another signal the future QB is not on this roster. Unlocked and free for all to read

https://t.co/TTMUAWJZ81 via @NYTimes

[Ian Rapoport @RapSheet]

Now agreed to and official: The #Browns are trading Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the #Rams for star edge Jared Verse, a 2027 1st-round, a 2028 2nd round, and a 2029 3rd, per me, @AdamSchefter and @TomPelissero.

The offseason's biggest trade is final and real.

[Cleveland Sports Talk @CLEsportsTalk]

“Analytically Jared Verse could be better than Myles Garrett” - Via Barstool Sports 🤣🤣🤣

[Mediaite @Mediaite]

Scott Pelley Absolutely Hammers New '60 Minutes' EP to His Face — New Reports Reveal: You'll 'Never Be Welcomed Here' https://t.co/61ekrwnZE3

[Russ Mitchell @RussWKYC]

@KenCarman :)

[Ben Mullin @BenMullin]

"Enjoy the bagels." Inside a tumultuous showdown between Scott Pelley and Nick Bilton, the new executive producer of "60 Minutes." w/@grynbaum
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[Russ Mitchell @RussWKYC]

@ZigSportsVoice The Browns have some Pro Bowl players, no doubt..but arguably, the only one they have who puts rear ends in the seats (to use a cleaned up version of a Hollywood term), has left for Hollywood.

[Russ Mitchell @RussWKYC]

Meanwhile..some on Cleveland sports radio are basically saying this is no big deal for the Browns. One actually said, "if the Browns win the Super Bowl, this will be seen as a great trade."
I'll have what they're having.

[Ian Rapoport @RapSheet]

From our breaking news coverage on @NFLNetwork: The #Rams are trading for two-time Defensive Player of the Year and former #Browns star Myles Garrett. 🤯🤯🤯

[Russ Mitchell @RussWKYC]

@ZigSportsVoice Hey there! I actually agree with you. Could have a "Herschel Walker" outcome down the road..and I'm guessing 95 really wanted out. But for us to pretend that this is no big deal for the team now and the next few years, is kinda "What?", IMO.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

The trade of the off-season:

[McNeil @REFLOG18]

Well it’s official.

Myles Garrett.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

🚨🚨🚨

Bombshell: The Browns are finalizing a trade that will send two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, per @rapsheet, @TomPelissero and me.

In exchange for Garrett, the Rams are expected to send Pro-Bowl edge Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick and other draft-pick compensation still being negotiated to the Browns.