Former NFL punter turned media personality Pat McAfee has decided to stay off the social media platform X following a wave of online abuse, prompting a mixed reaction from football fans. The College Sports Network reported Friday that McAfee, who hosts a popular show on ESPN, announced his departure from the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Fan responses ranged from supportive to critical, with some commenters suggesting he should also step away from his ESPN duties. "He Should Stay Off of ESPN Too" emerged as a common sentiment among critics. McAfee, a former Pittsburgh Steelers player, has built a significant media presence since retiring from the NFL, but the intensity of online harassment appears to have driven his decision to leave X.
