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Robert Griffin III still doesn’t know why ESPN let him go back in August and, at this point almost four months later, he doesn’t need to know anymore. Griffin III discussed the end of his three-year run at the network while on ‘Pardon My Take’ on Friday.

On Monday, it was announced that Robert Griffin III would be joining Netflix for its Christmas Day livestream, marking the ex-quarterback's first formal NFL gig since getting the boot from ESPN. After the news was first reported,

The lineup will include an interesting name that has been around the NFL community for the last few decades: Robert Griffin III. After being laid off by ESPN in August and spending three years with the network,

Former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback turned football analyst and media personality Robert Griffin III wasn’t shy regarding his feelings for Paul Finebaum as he adjusts to life outside of ESPN. To say Griffin III and Finebaum clashed a bit during the former’s time at the World Wide Leader would be an understatement.

Robert Griffin III is returning to NFL coverage just four months after getting the boot from ESPN. Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports reported Monday that the former Heisman winner Griffin has been tabbed by Netflix to lead their coverage of this year’s NFL Christmas Day doubleheader.