ESPN’s Shakeup: Ryan Clark's Mid Show Firing And Pat McAfee $60 Million Contract Talks

Pat McAfee pushes back on critics — including JJ Watt — that say he’s to blame for ESPN layoffs

Pat McAfee has faced some heat in the wake of ESPN's mass layoffs — and he's not going quiet about it. Despite reportedly being in talks with ESPN on a new contract worth up to $65 million annually, McAfee said Tuesday that his eponymous show often gets blamed for the network’s layoffs — including this week’s round of layoffs that included ex-NFL stars Ryan Clark and Cam Newton and mainstay Karl Ravech.

ESPN’s Shakeup: Ryan Clark's Mid Show Firing And Pat McAfee $60 Million Contract Talks

ESPN is entering a new era, and the transition is coming with some of the network’s most recognizable faces heading out the door. As ESPN continues integrating its roughly $3… The post ESPN’s Shakeup: Ryan Clark’s Mid Show Firing And Pat McAfee $60 Million Contract Talks appeared first on .

“Dude is terrible” “Total waste of money”: NFL fans mock “mediocre” Pat McAfee over reported $60,000,000 ESPN deal amid layoffs

Pat McAfee is reportedly set to get a raise from ESPN, which will give him an annual salary of $60 million per year. This news comes on the heels of mass layoffs throughout the network this week.

ESPN Layoff Bloodbath Comes Amid Rumors Of $60 Million Pat McAfee Deal

Cam Newton, Ryan Clark and Karl Ravech are among the ESPN mainstays who’ve been laid off.

Ryan Clark's on-air insult of Peter Schrager led to ESPN firing him

“Get Up” Segment Resurfaces After Clark’s Firing, Sparking Debate Over On-Air Conduct Ryan Clark‘s heated on-air exchange with Peter Schrager, […] The post Ryan Clark’s harsh “non-player” comment to Peter Schrager resurfaces after abrupt ESPN firing yesterday appeared first on Hip Hop Vibe.

Report: ESPN 'Soured' on Ryan Clark After On-Air Clash With Colleague

Ryan Clark’s departure from ESPN may have been about more than just cost-cutting. According to a new report, network executives had grown increasingly frustrated with the former NFL safety over a series of controversies, with one particular on-air confrontation reportedly leaving a lasting impression behind the scenes. Clark, who had spent more than a decade as one of ESPN’s most recognizable NFL analysts, was informed of his dismissal while fil…