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NFL Insider Criticized for Misleading Tweet That Spurred Fan Fears of Legendary Anchor's Death

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READ MORE: Significant setback for Baltimore Ravens as athlete suffers Achilles tendon injury Chris Berman has been among ESPN’s most longstanding workers and is a recognizable figure for sports enthusiasts nationwide in America. So when word spread that the Connecticut The native has prolonged their agreement with the Worldwide Leader in Sports, undoubtedly making for an celebratory event. In other words, things were set to proceed normally until fans momentarily grew concerned due to an ambiguously worded tweet from one of Berman's associates. ESPN's NFL insider, Adam Schefter, tweeted about Berman's new contract, but his wording led many viewers to think he was reporting the 70-year-old's passing. ESPN veteran anchor Chris Berman, who became part of the network right from its inception on September 7, 1979, has renewed his agreement," Schefter shared. Using social media terminology, this expression is often how one might start w...