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Following the controversial firing of Ryan Clark by ESPN, who was a casualty of the latest round of layoffs by the network, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce showed his support.
In Clark’s first post on Instagram since he was let go on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, he somewhat addressed his bizarre day when he got fired, detailing his workout.
Kelce was among the many who “liked” the post on Instagram, seemingly showing support for the former NFL safety, who was alerted he was let go while filming NFL Live.
Perhaps it’s unsurprising that Kelce supported Clark. They also follow each other on Instagram, so they have some kind of personal relationship. It remains unknown what Clark’s next venture will be.
Ryan Clark headlined latest ESPN layoffs
Unfortunately, ESPN recently conducted a round of layoffs. Among those laid off was Clark, who had been appearing on ESPN programming for over a decade.
Some of the other notable names who were laid off were Cam Newton, Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero, David Lloyd, Stephania Bell, and Charles Davis.
The layoffs aren’t expected to stop there. Behind-the-scenes turnover is expected at NFL Network. ESPN had acquired NFL Network in a move that resulted in the NFL receiving a 10% stake in the network.
Clark was a safety in the NFL from 2002 to 2014. Before his professional career in the NFL, he played for the LSU Tigers from 1997 to 2001. After going undrafted in the 2002 NFL Draft, he had stints with the New York Giants, the Washington Redskins, and, most notably, the Pittsburgh Steelers. During his career, he made one Pro Bowl and won a Super Bowl with the Steelers.
He began working for ESPN in March 2015 after his retirement from football. Clark would appear on programs such as NFL Live, SportsCenter, Get Up!, and First Take.
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