Skip Bayless failing to get a word in on Richard Sherman, Michael Irvin’s Undisputed debut has NFL fans mocking Cowboys superfan

By Bethany Cohen

Published Aug 28, 2023 19:09 GMT

Skip Bayless and FS1's "Undisputed" are back. He now has three co-hosts at the table with him: Michael Irvin, Keyshawn Johnson, and Richard Sherman. The show, which took a summer hiatus after the departure of former co-host Shannon Sharpe, returned on Monday morning.

On the first broadcast of the new format for the show, Skip Bayless was no longer the lead when it came to speaking. Irvin, Johnson, and Sherman had their voices heard, and fans joked on social media about the interaction.

While speaking about the Dallas Cowboys recent trade for quarterback Trey Lance, the new co-hosts got into an animated discussion.

Richard Sherman, Michael Irvin, and Keyshawn Johnson all had their own opinions on what the Cowboys plan for Trey Lance and Dak Prescott could be.

Skip Bayless was at the table, appearing as if he had something to say but, couldn't get a word in. The conversation on social media had many NFL fans discussing whether this format could last.

With the consensus being that Skip Bayless could decide to quit "Undisputed" if he doesn't get to be his normal boisterous self.

Does Michael Irvin still work on the NFL Network?

During the Super Bowl LVII festivities in Arizona in February, a woman accused Michael Irvin of harassment. After that, ESPN and NFL Network removed the former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver from his on-air appearances.

While it was announced that Shannon Sharpe would join ESPN's "First Take", it was assumed that Irvin would no longer appear on the network.

Although he has begun his new position with FOX Sports, according to Front Office Sports A.J. Perez, NFL Network considers Michael Irvin to still be suspended.

Irvin has sued Marriott Hotels, where the woman is employed, for defamation. While that lawsuit won't head to court until 2024, the NFL Network is apparently holding out for a verdict.

With less than two weeks left until the NFL season begins, it appears that Michael Irvin won't be making his weekly appearance on the Sunday pre-game show.

The NFL Network hasn't announced who will replace Irvin each Sunday or if they will even fill in the position at the pre-game desk.

Until then, FOX Sports has happily hired Irvin to continue to give his take on the sports world. Something he hasn't done since February of this year.

About the author

Bethany Cohen is an NFL writer at Sportskeeda, with a rich prior 15-year experience in the sports writing industry, primarily covering the MLB and MiLB. She majored in Communications from the University of South Florida and has previously worked for top companies such as Examiner.com and Legends on Deck.

Bethany owes her NFL allegiance to the Pittsburgh Steelers owing to their long-standing tradition and competitiveness. She is a fan of old stalwarts such as Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris and would love to watch them in the 1970s if she manages to get her hand on a time machine. She also acknowledges the greatness of modern icons like T.J. Watt for his desire to continuously improve despite being on top. She admires coaches Mike Tomlin and Andy Reid for their longevity and success.

The ace reporter credits her knowledge and love for the sport to be her biggest reporting strengths. Prior fact-checking is a big component of her process and she always scours through additional sources to ensure complete accuracy in her content.

Super Bowl XLIII, when the Steelers won the the grand prize after Santonio Holmes’ epic catch in the end zone with just seconds left on the clock is etched in Bethany’s memory forever. When she is free of her professional commitments, she likes to attend sports events and music concerts.

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