On Wednesday morning, it was reported that ESPN NFL analyst and reporter John Clayton had been laid off by the company after 23 years. It wasn't long before Clayton confirmed the news on Twitter.
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I guess you saw the news. After 23 years I won't be contributing to ESPN. Two words. Thank you. My bosses and co-workers are the best.
— Family of John Clayton (@JohnClaytonNFL) May 31, 2017
Clayton was one of ESPN's most respected NFL personalities, as he was often a go-to guy for both ESPN television, website, and radio properties. Despite the layoff, Clayton will continue some of his radio duties, as he still has his radio show with the independently operated ESPN Seattle station. Clayton also has duties with Sirius XM Radio that have been separate from ESPN.
I am well taken care of by ESPN. I have daily show on 710 ESPN Seattle 10 to 12 pacific. I fill in on Sirius on moving the chains.
— Family of John Clayton (@JohnClaytonNFL) May 31, 2017
Great tweet John. We are happy to have you on NFL Radio. https://t.co/NOtUORTgQB
— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) May 31, 2017
Clayton also announced the one thing that everybody has been wanting to know: he's keeping the ponytail.
By the way I am keeping the ponytail
— Family of John Clayton (@JohnClaytonNFL) May 31, 2017
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