Ryan Clark reveals how ESPN exit actually went down

NFL analyst Ryan Clark was among many employees to exit ESPN in the mass layoffs following the NFL Network acquisition. The details surrounding Clark's exit, specifically when he was notified, has been a hot topic, and Clark decided to share the truth Wednesday.

>In a post quoting a TMZ report suggesting he wasn't forced off the NFL Live set upon his dismissal, Clark wrote, "I wasn’t forced? 'I ask, should I be done now?' The answer was 'yes.'"

>TMZ is reporting that Clark was going to be notified of his role in the mass layoffs Tuesday, but ESPN got word of a report announcing Clark's exit was coming out imminently, so the company decided to notify Clark immediately. Clark learned the news during a commercial break, according to TMZ, and he did not return to show.

>Along with Clark, the following employees reportedly got laid off from ESPN: Karl Ravech, Stephania Bell, Tom Pelissero, Cam Newton, Bart Scott, Charles Davis and David Lloyd.

Ryan Clark ESPN departure statementHere's what Clark had to say about the layoffs.

>"Sending prayers and love to all those laid off today by ESPN," Clark posted on X shortly after his dismissal. "So many of you have poured your life into that company, & I know how you’re feeling right now. My hope is as this door closes another opens for you all. God bless!"

What position did Ryan Clark play?Clark played safety for 13 NFL seasons, winning Super Bowl XLIII with the Pittsburgh Steelers and earning Pro Bowl honors in 2011.

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