John Clayton, a former ESPN NFL writer and current contributor to Seattle Sports 710 AM, died Friday. He was 67 years old.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of John Clayton’s passing. His legendary, Hall of Fame career will forever have a lasting legacy on football fans across the world. Our condolences to his wife Pat, and to his friends and family. We will miss you, John.”
Clayton wrote for multiple newspapers early in his career, including The Pittsburgh Press and The Tacoma News Tribune in Washington, before joining ESPN in 1996.