Ryan Clark fired during ESPN's NFL Live broadcast on Monday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 11:58 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Ryan Clark was informed of his firing while appearing on ESPN’s NFL Live on July 20. The decision reportedly stemmed from a previous incident during a show where he dismissed another analyst's viewpoint. ESPN intended to notify him the following day but acted on the news following media inquiries. Clark was earning over $2 million per year and will receive the balance of his contract as part of his severance.
- •Ryan Clark was informed of his firing on July 20.
- •The decision came during the broadcast of NFL Live.
- •ESPN planned to inform him the next day.
- •Clark had a prior controversial moment with Peter Schrager.
- •He was reportedly making over $2 million annually.
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Clark was informed of his firing during Monday's NFL Live
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