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Ryan Clark Apologizes After On-Air Clash With Peter Schrager on ESPN’s Get Up

ESPN has not announced any discipline following the viral exchange.

Overview

  • During a Get Up debate on CeeDee Lamb’s performance after the Cowboys’ 24–20 loss to the Eagles, Ryan Clark told Peter Schrager, “that’s the non-player in you,” prompting an on-air objection from Schrager.
  • Clark later posted an apology on X, saying he regretted an interaction with Schrager both on and off the air and had taken accountability with ESPN leadership.
  • Industry sources told Front Office Sports the disagreement continued off-camera and led to an uncomfortable confrontation on the Get Up set.
  • Clips of the exchange spread widely on social media, where Clark faced sharp criticism and calls for his removal, while former colleague Jamie Erdahl voiced support for Schrager.
  • The incident is being assessed in the context of Clark’s 2025 controversies and heightened scrutiny of his conduct, with commentary noting Schrager’s recent high-profile arrival at ESPN in April.