JJ Watt questioned Pat McAfee's reported $100 million salary during an appearance on McAfee's show. Watt asked if the large payout meant others were being fired to fund it. This occurred as ESPN announced significant layoffs, impacting several well-known personalities. McAfee acknowledged the narrative but defended his team's work. The comments Watt made were reportedly removed from the show's YouTube upload.
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