ESPNhas parted ways withRobert Griffin IIIandNFL CountdownhostSam Ponder, Deadline has learned.

Griffins exit from ESPN comes as the sports networksigned retired Philadelphia Eagles playerJason Kelce as host forMonday Night Countdown.

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TheESPN cuts come a year after the sports networklet go of about 20 on-air personalities.

Robert Griffin III and Sam Ponder have reportedly been cut from ESPN

Robert Griffin III and Sam Ponder have reportedly been cut from ESPNDavid Rosenblum / Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images

This is an extremely challenging process, involving individuals who have had tremendous impact on our company.

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