Ryan Clark called out by LeSean McCoy over crying ‘for clicks’ after ESPN firing - New York Post

What the report says

The New York Post reported that former NFL running back LeSean McCoy questioned the sincerity of Ryan Clark’s emotional response to being dismissed by ESPN. According to the Post, McCoy made the comments on the “Speakeasy” podcast after Clark addressed his departure on “The Pivot,” the podcast he co-hosts.

The Post said Clark was fired last Monday during “NFL Live,” where he had been a regular presence. He also appeared on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” coverage and contributed to “First Take” with Stephen A. Smith. McCoy said he was not sure whether Clark’s reaction was genuine, suggesting Clark is highly attuned to social media attention and may have been seeking engagement. McCoy also said he did not feel sympathy, framing job loss as a reality many people experience.

Clark, according to the Post, has disputed the way ESPN characterized the move. He said he was fired rather than laid off, and claimed ESPN used broader layoffs as cover for a decision it had already planned. The article did not include a response from ESPN to Clark’s accusation or from Clark to McCoy’s criticism.

The exchange matters because it extends Clark’s ESPN exit into a public dispute among former NFL players who have become prominent media figures. It also highlights wider tensions in sports broadcasting, where on-air roles, podcast platforms and social media reactions often overlap after high-profile personnel changes.