The Nick Bosa-Ryan Clark beef, from a MAGA hat to a single emoji
SFGATE • • sports
Key Points:
- Nick Bosa made his first post on X in nearly four years to react to ESPN laying off NFL analyst Ryan Clark, using only the “OK” emoji in response to the news.
- Clark has previously criticized Bosa for his political gestures, notably when Bosa wore a “Make America Great Again” hat after a 49ers win, contrasting the backlash Bosa received to that faced by Colin Kaepernick for his protests.
- Bosa was fined by the NFL for displaying personal messages but said the fine was "well worth it" after Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory; Bosa has had a past association with Trump.
- Ryan Clark, reportedly earning over $2 million annually, was laid off from ESPN amid broader company-wide cuts by Disney, with the layoff announced during a live broadcast.
- Bosa, recovering from an ACL injury last season, is expected to fully participate in the 49ers’ upcoming training camp starting Saturday and has recently advocated for the NFL to switch from turf to grass playing surfaces.
