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Donovan McNabb fired by ESPN amid sexual harassment allegations

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Donovan McNabb was suspended a month ago prior to his firing on Friday.

Former Syracuse and NFL star quarterback Donovan McNabb was fired by ESPN on Friday, per Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand. It came a month after he was suspended by the company amid sexual harassment allegations.

Eric Davis, another former NFL player employed by ESPN, was also fired on Friday due to allegations in the same lawsuit.

In the suit, filed on Dec. 11 by a former NFL Network wardrobe stylist, McNabb was accused of sending inappropriate text messages. He was one of eight accused in that lawsuit, including six former NFL players.

Prior to the suspension and subsequent firing, McNabb had a presence on ESPN’s television and radio offerings. He made regular appearances on the network’s morning debate show, First Take. McNabb also co-hosted a weekend radio show during the NFL season.

McNabb currently sits as a “life member” on the Syracuse Board of Trustees. He has donated to multiple Syracuse football projects. These include donations to team facilities including the weight room and locker room, per Syracuse.com.







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