FORMER NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III spent three years at ESPN between 2021 and 2024.
He was fired from the network on August 15, 2024.
Robert Griffin III played as a quarterback whilst in the NFLGetty RG3 joined ESPN in 2021Getty Griffin III was axed from ESPN in 2024GettyAs a player, Griffin III played between 2012-2020, making appearances for the Washington Commanders, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens.
He played as a quarterback during his stint in the NFL.
Robert Griffin III joined ESPN in 2021, singing a multi-year contract as an analyst for their college football coverage and NFL Live.
His contract with ESPN allowed him to work in the NFL whilst also looking for a contract, previously expressing his desire to continue playing.
In 2022, Griffin joined Monday Night Countdown, replacing Randy Moss, and in 2024 was replaced by Jason Kelce.
Why was Robert Griffin III fired?
Robert Griffin III, alongside Samantha Ponder, was fired from ESPN in August 2024. Griffin III had two years remaining on his contract at ESPN. Reports suggest that RG3 was let go due to budget cuts at the network.What has Robert Griffin III said about being fired?
Talking on the Rich Eisen Show, RG3 said: “To say I was surprised [about getting fired], I had already been assigned a team, Rich, for college football.
“I was going to be back with my [broadcast team].
“It hurt me for them, not because they need me because they don’t.
“That’s the thing about this business, nobody needs anyone.
“But just because we were so close, and we were kind of getting the chance to rekindle that fire.
“That had already been assigned.”
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