49ers' Nick Bosa returns to X just to celebrate ESPN star's layoff - SFGATE

San Francisco 49ers defensive star Nick Bosa made his first post on X in nearly four years on Thursday, July 24, 2026, to react to news that ESPN had laid off NFL analyst Ryan Clark.
Bosa quoted the Athletic's report on Clark's layoff and responded with a single "OK" hand emoji, offering no further comment.
Though Bosa had not previously discussed Clark publicly, Clark had spoken about him extensively, most notably after Bosa wore a "Make America Great Again" hat while crashing a postgame interview following the 49ers' 2024 win over the Cowboys.
On his podcast "The Pivot," co-hosted with Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor, Clark said Bosa "knows exactly what he's doing" and drew a contrast with the backlash former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick faced for his protests against police brutality.
The NFL fined Bosa for violating its policy on displaying personal messages; Bosa, who has been friendly with President Donald Trump, later said the attention and fine were "well worth it" after Trump's 2024 election win.
Clark, reportedly earning more than $2 million per year, was among the first notable names cut in a broad round of layoffs at ESPN and parent company Disney, and was reportedly told of his layoff during an appearance on an "NFL Live" broadcast.