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Ryan Clark, an ever-outspoken former Pittsburgh Steelers safety turned sports analyst, was laid off by ESPN, and the NFL world has been buzzing on social media.
The first social media reaction takes us to Alec Lace, who floated a conspiracy theory that the rest of the panel during ESPN's NFL Live knew Clark was about to be fired based on their reactions.
Prominent NFL analytics expert Warren Sharp pointed out on social media that a tense on-air exchange between Peter Schrager and Clark played into ESPN's decision to cut ties.
Todd McShay criticized ESPN's handling of Clark's departure, blasting the decision to lay him off mid-show and calling it either "diabolical or incompetent."
Even though this social media user didn't care much for Clark, he couldn't help but point out that his departure was "dirty work."
Marcus Whitman took the opportunity to call out Clark over the Schrager situation. This appears to be one of the recurring themes following Clark's departure from ESPN.
One social media user addressed the report that Pat McAfee is set to receive a pay raise, criticizing ESPN for the move after laying off Clark.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Social media reacts to former Steelers safety Ryan Clark’s firing from ESPN
