Why Ryan Clark was fired unceremoniously by ESPN in latest round of layoffs

Former NFL safety Ryan Clark spent more than a decade at ESPN as an analyst, becoming one of the network's most prominent football voices in recent years.Never afraid to speak his mind, Clark certainly wasn't every viewer's favorite analyst, which made him a lightning rod after frequently delving into social and political issues on the air.ESPN fired Clark on Monday, and the nature by which he was let go is generating some controversy.Here's what you need to know about Clark's exit from ESPN.MORE: NFL offseason grades for every teamWhy was Ryan Clark fired by ESPN?Clark's firing comes as part of a larger round of layoffs at ESPN, but his exit reportedly isn't just a financial decision.According to The Athletic, executives at ESPN "soured on Clark" in recent months as a result of the way he