Willie McGinest Fired From NFL Network

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Formal NFL player Willie McGinest speaks onstage during day one with SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV on January 29, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM )
Willie McGinest has been relieved of his duties with the NFL Network following an incident at a Los Angeles restaurant.

Willie McGinest is out at the NFL Network. The former New England Patriots star has been fired from the network following an incident dating back four months. The incident began after an individual spoke poorly of the USC football team. McGinest has been absent from the NFL Network since the incident. Now, the NFL Hall-of-Famer has been dropped due to budget cuts within the Network. McGinist has yet to comment on the situation.

The former USC Trojan collected many accolades during his time in the NFL. McGinest spent 15 years in the league. Twelve of those years in New England and three in Cleveland. McGinest was one of the pillars of the early Patriots dynasty. Tom Brady has mentioned many times before how McGinest was integral to the team's success. During his time McGinest won 3-Super Bowls, as well as earning two Pro Bowl selections. Even with all of his accolades, McGinest isn't running from the situation. The former college football standout has spoken on the situation previously. It seems as if McGinest understands the magnitude of what transpired.

Willie McGinest Facing Possible Prison Time

Losing his job may not be the only issue McGinest is facing. The 51-year-old could be facing some prison time stemming from the incident. Michael Mccarthy of Front Office Sports is reporting that McGinest is facing two felony charges. Shortly after the December incident, McGinest stated his regret, “To my colleagues at the NFL Network and those I work closely with as an advisor to professional and community-based organizations, please know I am embarrassed and regret what occurred.”

A truly unfortunate situation for someone so passionate about the sport. McGinest has long been a fan favorite for Patriots fans. His contributions to the sport and organization are now taking a back seat. The incident is a subtle reminder to always think before acting. Is the firing of McGinest justifiable? Will McGinest spend time behind bars? What does this mean for his legacy? Let us know your opinions on the matter in the comment section below. For the latest NFL news, stay locked in with us at HNHH.

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Tyler Reed
Tyler Reed is a current Sports Writer for HotNewHipHop. He started back in March of 2023 with the company. During his time Tyler has shown his expertise in all things sports. Ranging from NBA news, all the way to boxing and MMA. He has bylines with several outlets, such as Busted Coverage, where Tyler has covered the NFL, College Football, WWE and beyond. Tyler has also written for Detroit Jock City, Wildcat Blue Nation and Swarm and Sting for the FanSided Network. Tyler is a massive Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Reds fan. Being from Kentucky, he chose connections to sports franchises that he enjoyed watching as a child. Unfortunately, his professional fandoms have only brought him pain. Tyler's hobbies outside of work include exercising and binge-watching the same shows he has watched for the last decade while endlessly scrolling through social media. His favorite hip-hop artists are Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Kentucky's own Jack Harlow.
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