ESPN fires Robert Griffin III: Sources
Griffin, who as recently as last year had been viewed as a rising star at ESPN, had two years remaining on his deal.
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ESPN fires Robert Griffin III with 2 years remaining on deal: Sources
ESPN has fired Robert Griffin III, sources briefed on the decision told The Athletic on Thursday.
Griffin, who as recently as last year had been viewed as a rising star at ESPN, had two years remaining on his contract. He was hired three years ago after gaining interest from Fox Sports and ESPN. At the time, sources at both networks raved about what they described as one of the best auditions they have ever seen.
Griffin went to ESPN, where he was elevated to a highly sought-after position as part of “Monday Night Countdown,” until being replaced by Jason Kelce this offseason. He also served on one of ESPN’s top college game broadcast teams, working with play-by-play announcer Bob Wischusen.
Over the years, Fox Sports has shown interest in Griffin. When it sought to find a successor to Reggie Bush, Griffin was high on its list, but it went with another former Heisman winner, Mark Ingram II.
Griffin is active on social media, chiming in on an array of issues, including when ESPN has had controversies.
ESPN declined to comment.
This is a developing story, more to come.
