Former NFL punter and current sports media personality Pat McAfee has acknowledged he is staying off social media platforms, describing the environment as "pretty mean on there." The admission comes as McAfee faces unspecified allegations that have been characterized as "soft" in recent coverage.
McAfee, who hosts "The Pat McAfee Show" and serves as an analyst for ESPN's College GameDay, has built a massive following across digital platforms since retiring from the Indianapolis Colts in 2017. His decision to step back from social media highlights the increasing scrutiny faced by high-profile sports media figures.
The comments were reported Friday by The Big Lead's Andrew McCarty. No further details about the nature of the allegations or McAfee's specific timeline for returning to social media were disclosed.
