Adam Schefter Responds to Allegations He’s Working on Behalf of Someone Else

Adam Schefter is ESPN’s #1 NFL reporter.

And that makes him a big target. Schefter is catching a bit of heat for the way he has covered Dalvin Cook and Deshaun Watson. The allegations against these men have been very serious, although Schefter’s reporting has at times favored the players, which has rubbed people the wrong way. Schefter was also scrutinized after an insensitive tweet where he claimed Haskins was most notable for not catching on in the NFL.

Many felt he was totally out of line.

Adam Schefter Finally Apologizes For Insensitive Dwayne Haskins Posthttps://t.co/tWbkgvQA58

— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) April 11, 2022

Via PFT:

Per Strauss, multiple ESPN employees (speaking on the condition of anonymity) said they were concerned that the reporting “reflected a failure to understand the sensitivity of domestic violence allegations.” When Strauss told Schefter about these concerns, his first question was, “Are they going to go on the record?” As if that makes the concerns not real.

Schefter then denied that he was carrying water for anyone. “I’ve never put out information thinking I would get something back in the future,” Schefter said. “If people want to work with me, great. If not, OK.”

In a @washingtonpost profile by @benjstrauss, @AdamSchefter addresses criticism for favorable tweets regarding Deshaun Watson and Dalvin Cook. Schefter denies carrying water in exchange for getting future information. https://t.co/cAr5FV6BRH

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 12, 2022

Schefter has been known for getting scoops before anyone else for years, his access is a huge part of his job. With that being said, it’s none of our business how he gets the info, or what he promises in return.

When you’re #1 you’re going to get plenty of people attacking you.

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