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ESPN cuts ex-NFL analysts after $3 B network acquisition

7/22/2026

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ESPN announced layoffs that cut former Ravens linebacker Bart Scott and other ex-NFL personalities.
The cuts also removed former MVP quarterback Cam Newton, safety Ryan Clark, analyst Charles Davis and others.
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a leaked memo the layoffs follow the $3 billion NFL Network acquisition.
Ryan Clark learned of his termination while appearing on ESPN’s “NFL Live” on Monday and left the broadcast.

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ESPN announced layoffs that cut former Ravens linebacker Bart Scott and other ex-NFL personalities.
The cuts also removed former MVP quarterback Cam Newton, safety Ryan Clark, analyst Charles Davis and others.
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a leaked memo the layoffs follow the $3 billion NFL Network acquisition.
Ryan Clark learned of his termination while appearing on ESPN’s “NFL Live” on Monday and left the broadcast.