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Who is Bart Scott?

BART Scott has had a longtime career in the sports industry.

The former football player has come under scrutiny for his remarks pertaining to Damar Hamlin and Tee Higgins.

Former New York Jets player Bart Scott co-hosts an ESPN program
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Former New York Jets player Bart Scott co-hosts an ESPN programCredit: Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images - Getty

Who is Bart Scott?

Scott is the co-host of ESPN's Bart & Hahn alongside broadcaster Alan Hahn.

Before his work with the sports network, he worked as an NFL analyst for CBS's The NFL Today from 2013 to 2017.

As CBS News reported, Scott was replaced by Nate Burleson following his departure from the TV show.

Scott played in the NFL for 11 seasons. He was a member of the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets.

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In college, he played for the Southern Illinois Salukis.

He was born Bartholomew Edward Scott in 1980 in Detroit, Michigan.

Scott married his wife, Darnesha Scott, in 2005.

According to Famous Birthdays, Scott has two children, including a daughter named Gisele and a son named Bartholomew.

Additional details on his children were not immediately available at the time of publishing.

What did Bart Scott say about Damar Hamlin and Tee Higgins?

On January 2, 2023, Buffalo Bills' player Hamlin went into cardiac arrest after a hit involving Higgins during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

As the Bengals' Twitter account has shared, the 24-year-old is in critical condition.

On January 3, 2023, the team tweeted: "Damar Hamlin spent last night in the intensive care unit and remains there today in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center."

Bart Scott commented on what happened to Damar Hamlin in January 2023
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Bart Scott commented on what happened to Damar Hamlin in January 2023Credit: Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Following the serious incident, Scott appeared on ESPN's First Take and shared his controversial opinion on what happened to Hamlin.

He said, in part: "I often on my show read the warning label — I have two of my helmets in the studio, and I often read the label just to our listeners and our fans, to say what it says on the back, and we're all familiar that it says it can cause sudden death."

As USA Today's Bengals Wire reported, Scott has received "widespread backlash" due to his "inaccurate" comments.

People are outraged that Scott placed blame on the hit and Higgins' helmet.

What is Bart Scott's net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Scott's wealth is valued at $5million.

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The outlet states that his salary is $4.2million per year.

The former sports star's net worth can be attributed to his football and commentary career.

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