CNN panelist blames 'culture war' retribution as reason for Ryan Clark's ESPN departure

Ryan Clark is no longer employed by ESPN.

After it was first reported by OutKick that Clark would be among a collection of on-air talents let go by the four-letter network Tuesday, July 21, the story shifted focus to a combination of cause and blame around the situation, and not the termination itself.

Clark was told the news on Monday during a taping of ESPN's 'NFL Live' after OutKick had obtained the information and had asked the network for comment. ESPN acted in such a manner, telling Clark during a taping...