Kyle Brandt Throws Shade At Ryan Clark With “Non-Player" Shout-Out

Kyle Brandt opened NFL GameDay Morning on Sunday with a message that didn’t name names — but certainly landed.

"It’s great to see you, and it’s great to see everybody around the country today, working there, especially on set in Los Angeles," Brandt said. "And a special shout-out to the non-players today. We see you, we respect you, on our set, and on several others."

The line was a not-so-subtle reference to a viral comment from ESPN’s Ryan Clark, who last week dismissed a take from Peter Schrager on Get Up by calling it "the non-player in you."

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The tension started when Schrager defended Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb after a loss to the Eagles. Clark, in response, said, "The thing is this, though. And we shouldn’t do this on TV. So, I apologize if people think this is rude — that’s the non-player in you."

Schrager fired back immediately: "I’m not looking at fantasy football. Ryan, don’t belittle me like that."

Clark didn’t back off. 

"I’m talking from the perspective that I know CeeDee Lamb feels," he said. "That’s why I prefaced it by saying, ‘This is not about you. I’m not trying to be rude.’ I’m not saying you don’t understand, but what I’m saying is I fully understand."

The awkward exchange reportedly continued off-air. Clark later posted an apology, saying: "Today, I had an interaction with my colleague [Peter Schrager] both on and off the air that I regret. I have apologized to Peter and taken accountability with ESPN leadership. I value working with Peter and look forward to this season."

Brandt, though, clearly wasn’t ready to let it slide.