India, July 21 -- ESPN has reportedly parted ways with veteran NFL analyst and former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic.

While the network has not disclosed a reason for the move, the decision has come as a major surprise.

However, one incident from last year has resurfaced following news of Clark's reported dismissal and is now being widely discussed as a possible factor behind ESPN's decision.

The moment centered on his reported behavior during a heated exchange with ESPN reporter Peter Schrager.

During an episode of Get Up last year, Clark later apologized after an on-air confrontation with Schrager. The disagreement began when Clark referenced the fact that Schrager had never playe...