Former ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III is jobless no more.
After being fired by ESPN eight months ago, the Heisman Trophy winner is returning to college. He’ll now reportedly be with a competitor in a return to the booth for next season.
Per Andrew Marchand at The Athletic, Griffin III is expected to be hired by Fox Sports. He would join them in serving as their second game analyst.
“NEWS: After being fired by ESPN, Robert Griffin III is expected to be hired by Fox Sports as its No. 2 game analyst, The Athletic has learned,” Marchand tweeted on Thursday.
NEWS: After being fired by ESPN, Robert Griffin III is expected to be hired by Fox Sports as its No. 2 game analyst, The Athletic has learned.
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) April 24, 2025
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He’ll replace Brock Huard on the No. 2 announcing team. Huard stepped aside to help coach his son’s high school football team.
Marchand noted that Fox considered hiring Griffin for its Big Noon Kickoff show during a contract dispute with Reggie Bush. He further reported that Griffin could also make periodic appearances on studio shows but that he’ll primarily work college football games.
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Griffin had been with ESPN since 2021 before they fired him in August of 2024, with two years left on his deal at the company. He had made regular appearances as an analyst on shows like ‘Get Up,’ ‘First Take,’ and ‘Monday Night Countdown’ as well as a color commentator for college football games.
Robert Griffin III Brings A Ton Of Passion To The Network
Thirteen years after he became the second overall player taken in the draft, Robert Griffin III has a second year going just as strong.
Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com reported that Fox is expected to hire Griffin to work as a college football game analyst.
As we saw when he worked for ESPN, Griffin will bring a lot of passion to the network.
Since his firing, Griffin III has maintained his presence on social media to keep his name buzzing, and it clearly worked out for him.
