Ryan Clark says ESPN fired him after tenure dating to 2015

He also backed Baltimore entering the 2026 season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read

What happened: Clark learned of the decision during Monday’s NFL Live and did not finish his appearance. He said he had met with executives to determine how he could better meet their expectations.

Why it matters: The exit came amid broader staffing cuts tied mostly to ESPN’s NFL Network acquisition. Clark’s endorsement arrives as the Ravens add veteran center Ethan Pocic on a one-year deal ahead of training camp.

By the numbers: NFL Network employees moved under ESPN on April 1; the NFL received a 10% equity stake in ESPN as part of the acquisition.

What to watch: Clark’s next broadcasting move and Baltimore’s progress toward the 2026 season are the next developments to watch.

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