NFL analyst ‘fired from $2m-a-year ESPN job during show’

Ryan Clark has reportedly been fired throughout an NFL Dwell present as a result of ESPN feared information of his departure could be leaked.

Analyst and Tremendous Bowl champion Clark, who has been with the group for greater than 10 years, was advised of the choice throughout filming on Monday following media enquiries about his future, The Athletic has cited sources to have stated.

The outlet, who put Clark’s wage at greater than $2 million, stated the 46-year-old didn’t end the published following a transfer partly made due to “points with a few of his decisions”.

Thanks, Tom Brady. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾

I’ve been saying it for years: Aaron Rodgers is the best thrower of the soccer this sport has ever seen.

Once I stated @AaronRodgers12 was essentially the most gifted QB of his technology, people argued. Now the 🐐 says the identical factor.

I’m simply an outdated free… pic.twitter.com/nwYW6kqiXY

— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) July 20, 2026

Ryan Clark ‘fired by ESPN’

ESPN reportedly deliberate to tell Clark of their alternative on Tuesday morning however acted extra urgently as a result of they didn’t need him to search out out by way of on-line reviews.

Clark had not publicly responded to the report on Tuesday morning, together with his most up-to-date social media put up praising NFL legend Tom Brady’s assertion that Aaron Rodgers’ throws are unparalleled within the sport.

“I’ve been saying it for years,” wrote Clark, sharing a clip from his podcast, The Pivot. “Aaron Rodgers is the best thrower of the soccer this sport has ever seen.”

Once I stated Aaron Rodgers was essentially the most gifted quarterback of his technology, people argued. Now [Brady] says the identical factor.

“I’m simply an outdated free security… however I do know greatness after I see it.”

Ryan Clark: ESPN historical past

After ending his taking part in profession in 2014, Clark joined ESPN in February 2015 and has grow to be a daily on its NFL exhibits.

Throughout profitable contract negotiations in 2024, Clark stated he was “so grateful for extra time” when he had signed his earlier extension in 2021.

“Love the work I do,” Clark stated on social media after engaged on essentially the most prestigious match within the sport in February.

“Tremendous Bowl was the dopest. Outfit modifications, good vibes, and nice folks.”

Ryan Clark NFL stats

A school footballer for Louisiana, Clark joined the New York Giants as a free agent in 2002 and spent a season with the Washington Redskins from 2004.

He signed for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006 and received Tremendous Bowl XLIII, in addition to that includes of their Tremendous Bowl XLV defeat to the Inexperienced Bay Packers.

The Redskins signed Clark once more for a season in 2014. Listed here are his key accolades throughout his 13-year senior taking part in profession.