There were media news tremors out of Bristol, Ct, on Thursday. According to a report by Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, ESPN has fired Sam Ponder and analyst Robert Griffin III.
Sam Ponder and Robert Griffin III have been fired by ESPN, according to sources.
These are budget moves. These are the only two being let go as ESPN ends its fiscal year.
Story in progress and being updated here: https://t.co/imlI4S4FEc
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) August 15, 2024
Ponder has been at ESPN since 2011. She debuted as a sideline reporter for the Longhorn Network and grew into the role of “Sunday NFL Countdown” host.
Potential replacements for Ponder include “NFL Live” host Laura Rutledge and “Get Up” host Mike Greenberg, per the report, which stated they were budget moves despite the curious timing.
Griffin, a Heisman winner out of Baylor, was replaced on “Monday Night Countdown” by retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce.
