ESPN has fired football analyst Robert Griffin III and host Samantha Ponder, a person familiar with the situation told CNN on Thursday.
Both moves were business decisions, the source said. The 34-year-old Griffin, a Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback, joined ESPN in 2021. He was regularly featured on programming but was set to be replaced by former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce on “Monday Night Countdown” this upcoming season. Griffin had two more years on his deal, the source said. CNN has sought comment from ESPN.
” “From the broadcast booth to the studio and ESPECIALLY the people many of you never see behind the camera,” Griffin wrote. “They are the REAL MVPs and sacrifice so much time with their families just to ensure people like myself in front of the camera even have the opportunity to shine. “There were so many awesome experiences and moments that my family and I will never forget from the last 3 years. “What people sometimes fail to realize is none of this is possible without you guys, the FANS.
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