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ESPN Fires Ryan Clark Amid Layoff Claims and McCoy Criticism

7/27/2026

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ESPN terminated Ryan Clark on a “NFL Live” broadcast Monday.
Clark said on “The Pivot” podcast that ESPN used layoffs as a cover for his firing.
Former Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy accused Clark of seeking “clicks” on the “Speakeasy” podcast, said he could not tell Clark’s emotions were genuine, and offered no sympathy.
Clark had contributed to “NFL Live,” “Monday Night Football,” and “First Take,” sparking a storm.

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ESPN terminated Ryan Clark on a “NFL Live” broadcast Monday.
Clark said on “The Pivot” podcast that ESPN used layoffs as a cover for his firing.
Former Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy accused Clark of seeking “clicks” on the “Speakeasy” podcast, said he could not tell Clark’s emotions were genuine, and offered no sympathy.
Clark had contributed to “NFL Live,” “Monday Night Football,” and “First Take,” sparking a storm.