why did molly qerim leave espn first take

Molly Qerim left ESPN's "First Take" due to contract negotiations in which she ultimately decided not to accept a new contract offer from ESPN. Despite ESPN's desire to keep her and ongoing negotiations, she abruptly resigned, effective immediately, after nearly a decade on the show. The departure surprised her co-host Stephen A. Smith and was revealed sooner than she had planned. ESPN and Qerim both expressed appreciation for her contributions and wished each other well. The specific personal reasons for her decision have not been publicly disclosed, and the details remain private to Qerim.