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Sunday NFL Countdown's Samantha Ponder, Robert Griffin III Reportedly Fired

Sunday NFL Countdown host Samantha Ponder and analyst Robert Griffin III were reportedly fired by ESPN for financial reasons

Ponder was in the final year of a three-year deal with ESPN, a source told the outlet, worth an estimated $3 million. 2 college football game analyst role with Sean McDonough last season, but the job ultimately went to Greg McElroy. Multiple outlets at the time reported that the former Heisman Trophy winner’s auditions blew away both networks, although Griffin ultimately decided to sign with ESPN.

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