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# Robert Griffin III, former QB for the NFL team in Washington, fired by ESPN
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/robert-griffin-iii-former-qb-for-the-nfl-team-in-washington-fired-by-espn/
- Published: 2024-08-16T21:45:54.000Z
- Updated: 2024-08-17T16:23:23.000Z
- Author: Capitol Communicator
- Tags: People, Media, #wp-top-right-sponsored, #Import 2026-10-08 18:54

[**Robert Griffin III**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%5FGriffin%5FIII?ref=capitolcommunicator.com) **is moving on from his three years as an analyst at ESPN**. Griffin, who was [fired by the network ](https://www.si.com/media/robert-griffin-iii-samantha-ponder-fired-by-espn?ref=capitolcommunicator.com)reportedly for “financial reasons,” first responded to the news on social media by posting [a clever clip](https://www.si.com/nfl/robert-griffin-iii-reacts-espn-firing-clip-social-media?ref=capitolcommunicator.com) from the 1995 movie *Friday* to make light of the situation. But, states Sports Illustrated, a few hours later, Griffin logged back on to give a heartfelt thanks for his time at the network.

“Thankful for so many people in my time at ESPN that helped me grow because they are some of the best in the business,” Griffin wrote. “From the broadcast booth to the studio and especially the people many of you never see behind the camera … they are the real MVPs and sacrifice so much time with their families just to ensure people like myself in front of the camera even have the opportunity to shine.”

Griffin had two years remaining on his ESPN contract. He was hired in 2021 and split time as a talent on studio programming as well as in the broadcast booth during college football games. However, [ESPN hired Jason Kelce](https://www.si.com/nfl/jason-kelce-joins-espn-super-bowl-coverage?ref=capitolcommunicator.com) in May to replace Griffin on *Monday Night Countdown* this season, perhaps a sign of things to come.

Back in his playing days, Griffin won the Heisman Trophy as a senior for the Baylor Bears in 2011 and was selected by Washington with the No. 2 pick in the 2012 NFL draft. Griffin threw for 9,271 yards, 43 touchdowns and 30 interceptions over eight years in the NFL. He last appeared on an active roster in 2020 but has yet to officially announce his retirement.

According to Wikipedia, Griffin, number 10 when he was with the Redskins, set league records for the highest rookie passer rating and touchdown–interception ratio, while leading the Redskins to their first division title since 1999, earning him Offensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowl honors. Following a severe knee injury he suffered in the playoffs, Griffin was unable to duplicate his success and lost his starting position in 2015 to **Kirk Cousins**.

In August 2021, Griffin signed a multi-year contract with ESPN as an analyst for their college football coverage and NFL Live. Griffin has publicly stated his desire to continue playing and that his contract with ESPN would allow him to sign with a team if the opportunity arises. Griffin later joined Monday Night Countdown in 2022 to replace Randy Moss.

More [here](https://www.si.com/nfl/robert-griffin-iii-issues-classy-message-fired-by-espn?ref=capitolcommunicator.com).

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