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Kristen Wong

Ryan Clark Clarifies How ESPN Let Him Go During ‘NFL Live’ Episode: ‘I Wasn’t Forced?’

Days after Ryan Clark was reportedly let go by ESPN on an episode of NFL Live, the network’s former analyst took to social media to clear up some confusion.

Clark’s seemingly abrupt exit made waves around the sports media world when it was reported that ESPN cut ties with him during his appearance on NFL Live. ESPN informed Clark at that time due to previous “media inquiries” into his departure and worries that the news would leak out beforehand, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand.

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