Robert Griffin III is unemployed -- the former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback has reportedly been scrapped from his gig with ESPN ... despite a few years remaining on his contract.
The news broke via The Athletic on Thursday ... with no reason being given for the move.
It's quite the shocking development, as RG3 blossomed into a staple with the network -- his analysis was mostly applauded on "Monday Night Countdown" and throughout his college football coverage.