ESPN Parts Ways With Ryan Clark After 11 Years Amid On-Air and Podcast Controversies
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 25
ESPN Parts Ways With Ryan Clark After 11 Years Amid On-Air and Podcast Controversies
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 25
Summary
ESPN ended Ryan Clark’s 11-year run at the network, pulling him from “NFL Live” as news of his departure surfaced Monday.
The split followed a string of controversies tied to Clark’s commentary, including remarks questioning colleague Peter Schrager’s credibility as a “non-player” and repeated race-focused takes on football and college sports.
Clark also drew backlash for podcast feuds, notably comments about Robert Griffin III’s interracial marriage during a dispute over Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.
His tenure included an on-air apology after he wrongly said former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy was innocent in a fatal crash case before police video contradicted that claim.
The exit closes a turbulent chapter for ESPN, where Clark had become a prominent NFL voice but also a recurring source of internal and public controversy.