Ryan Clark and a number of his ESPN colleagues were fired earlier this week, but there are some analysts who could be set to profit from the recent cutbacks.
The developments over at ESPN ahead of the 2026 NFL season have caused shockwaves across the league.
Some major exits have been seen from the broadcasting company, with the likes of NFL insider Tom Pelissero also losing his job.
However, ESPN are doubling down on some of their top analysts, with new deals expected to be handed out over the coming weeks.
There is an understanding that Pat McAfee could receive a significant pay rise as ESPN have now created some headroom in their finances.
McAfee may not be the only one set to profit, with ESPN also handing out a new deal to Tim Tebow.
What Tim Tebow said about his new deal with ESPN after Ryan Clark’s firing
The former 25th overall pick from the 2010 draft truly made a name for himself in college football after winning the Heisman trophy.
Tebow has covered college football for ESPN since 2014, making him one of the household names in their coverage.
“I love this game and getting to talk about it every Saturday with the crews on SEC Network and ESPN is a gift I don’t take lightly,” Tebow said.
“SEC fans bring in a passion that never gets old, and I’m grateful I get to keep doing this alongside people who feel like family.”
NFL fans were stunned to see Pelissero fired earlier this week, in what felt like a major loss for ESPN through their own doing.
There have been a lot of departures over the course of the week, with Clark’s firing being the real standout of them all.
Clark has broken his silence on his ESPN exit, having allowed the dust to settle since his firing on Monday
However, in the midst of numerous people losing their jobs, ESPN have not shied away from handing out new contracts to some of their top talents.
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