Adam Jahns has covered sports in Chicago for two decades across numerous outlets, most recently as a beat writer at The Athletic. But on Tuesday, Jahns informed his fan base on social media that he would be stepping away from his role at the New York Times-owned outlet, but will remain a figure in the local Chicago sports media scene.<\/p>\n
Jahns, who first started covering Chicago sports at the Chicago Sun-Times in 2005, shared his thoughts about leaving The Athletic, thanking a number of his colleagues like Dan Pompei, Jon Greenberg, and Scott Powers for helping him in his career.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis isn\u2019t easy. It\u2019s hard to say goodbye to a great place to work,\u201d wrote Jahns in a post on X<\/a>. \u201cA place with great colleagues and close friends. A place where some of my best work was done and a place that changed the sportswriting game. But here we go: I\u2019m leaving The Athletic. What comes next is very exciting. I\u2019m not leaving Chicago. In fact, you might see even more of me. I can\u2019t wait to tell you about it. But that\u2019s for later this week.<\/p>\n \u201cRight now, I\u2019d like to express my gratitude for everyone at The Athletic. It was truly a dream job. I\u2019ve said this many times but The Athletic is everything I thought great sportswriting could be. There\u2019s so many people to thank. But I do want to highlight some. Mike Sansone is a fantastic editor and a better man. I was fortunate to have him handle everything I did. I grew up reading and looking up to Dan Pompei. Working with him was an honor. I\u2019m forever thankful for Jon Greenberg and Scott Powers. The Athletic wouldn\u2019t be here without them, and they were instrumental in me joining the company.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd then there\u2019s Kevin Fishbain, a colleague and teammate who became a dear friend. I\u2019ll miss working with him the most. Stay tuned for what\u2019s next. I wouldn\u2019t be here doing what I love without the support of my family and friends but also those who read what I write and listen to what I have to say. I\u2019m forever grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n Some personal news \u2026 pic.twitter.com\/rh6IolUtdY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) July 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Thankfully for Chicago sports fans, it sounds as if Jahns will continue to cover Chicago sports in some form or fashion based on his statement.<\/p>\n Jahns does co-host the Hoge & Jahns podcast at The Athletic<\/a>. So perhaps Jahns could be alluding to the podcast continuing at another outlet in the future. Some Chicago sports fans are speculating a potential move of the podcast to another platform is what Jahns was suggesting in his statement.<\/p>\n Does this mean you\u2019re coming to CHGO Adam??! pic.twitter.com\/fLfrsMEMk0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Bearsszn (@bearssznn) July 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Hmm??? pic.twitter.com\/zbamBXgyEF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Isaac Siegel (@Boss_man_siegel) July 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n My money is on CHGO, which would be extremely disheartening. https:\/\/t.co\/TnBWLgWx0X<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Thy&Smi Podcast (@ThyAndSmi) July 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Jahns\u2019 departure is the latest in a long<\/a> line<\/a> of beat writers departing<\/a> The Athletic recently.<\/p>\n Regardless of where Jahns ultimately ends up, it seems quite clear that he has built up a fan base who will be following his content wherever his next landing sports in sports media ends up being.<\/p>\n \t