NFL Star's $18M Exit Leads to Morning Show Reorganization - Guess ....

NFL Star's $18M Exit Leads to Morning Show Reorganization - Guess Who's Joining

Keyshawn Johnson, former NFL star, quickly finds new role as full-time co-host on FS1's "Undisputed."

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Johnson is slated to replace Shannon Sharpe with Skip Bayless two months after Sharpe was laid off by ESPN.

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According to the New York Post, Skip Bayless prematurely revealed Johnson's position due to contractual disputes.

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Johnson bargains a buyout from ESPN's $18 million contract, allowing "Undisputed" to change.

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Johnson has a long experience as an ESPN analyst, appearing on "Monday Night Countdown" and "Sunday NFL Countdown."

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Richard Sherman, Michael Irvin, and Rachel Nichols are members of the redesigned "Undisputed" squad.

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The summer break for the show will end on Monday, according to expectations.

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