Overview

• During ESPN's Get Up, Ryan Clark dismissed Peter Schrager’s defense of CeeDee Lamb as “the non-player in you,” prompting Schrager to reply, “Don’t belittle me like that.”
• Clark later posted an apology on X, acknowledging he regretted their on- and off-air interaction and saying he had taken accountability with ESPN leadership.
• Front Office Sports reported the exchange continued off camera into an “uncomfortable” confrontation, with no immediate repercussions and ESPN declining comment.
• The clip went viral, drawing calls on social media for Clark’s removal, while former colleagues showed support for Schrager, including Jamie Erdahl and Kyle Brandt’s pointed “non-players” shout-out on air.
• Coverage frames the episode as part of Clark’s 2025 pattern, citing his earlier apology involving Robert Griffin III’s family and criticism over calling several Hall of Fame quarterbacks non‑generational, as ESPN positions recent hire Schrager for major roles.