A look at 7 of the worst and most ridiculous takes from Ryan Clark during his time at ESPN
Fox News • • sports
Key Points:
- Ryan Clark was recently removed from ESPN amid controversy over his racially charged and divisive commentary during his tenure at the network.
- Clark frequently attributed sports-related issues, such as Shedeur Sanders falling in the NFL draft and the firing of Michigan's Sherrone Moore, to racism, often making unfounded or inflammatory claims.
- He made controversial statements diminishing Tom Brady's status as a "generational talent" and linked America's history of racism to the lack of Black head coaches hired in the 2026 NFL offseason.
- Clark's on-air behavior included belittling colleagues like Peter Schrager and making false claims regarding the fatal accident involving former LSU player Kyren Lacy, for which he later apologized.
- His divisive rhetoric extended to his podcast, where he clashed with former ESPN personality Robert Griffin III over race-related issues, further fueling controversy and ultimately leading to his departure from ESPN.
