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ESPN provided a look into what its coverage will look like during the 2025 NFL Draft, which begins on Thursday, April 24. Photo Credit: Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

NFL expected to add NFL Draft digital partner after re-upping with ESPN

"I think you will see two places have the NFL Draft in the future."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 22, 2025 0
NFL Network reporter Jim Trotter

Jim Trotter using NFL settlement to establish foundation for aspiring sports journalists

"I’m trying to make a difference."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 14, 2025 0
Dec 28, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; The NFL shield logo is seen on the field at SoFi Stadium before a game between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

NFL a ‘virtual lock’ to exit media rights deals in 2029, per report

"I don’t think it’s a mystery that as media fragments, there are very few programming options that aggregate large audiences."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 31, 2025 0
ESPN is again pushing to acquire NFL Media, including "RedZone" and eight NFL Network games, in a deal that could be worth up to $2 billion.

Details emerge on ESPN-NFL Media deal as estimated $2 billion acquisition gains steam

"...This could be a very significant point for ESPN's growth when you're adding it all up and we're really in a full streaming world."

By Brendon Kleen OnMar 20, 2025 0
Scott Hanson

NBC reportedly eyes Scott Hanson as ‘NFL RedZone’ negotiations stall

Hanson would host NBC's "Gold Zone" broadcast during the Olympics.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 13, 2025 0
Laura Rutledge, Joe Buck, and Dan Orlovsky on the set of NFL Live.

ESPN talks for NFL Media acquisition reportedly resurrected

After talks had died off last year, a potential deal for ESPN to acquire NFL Network and RedZone are back on.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 11, 2025 0
RedZone

Scott Hanson continues to omit ‘commercial-free’ phrasing from ‘NFL RedZone’

Whether the show begins the 2025 season with commercials will be something to monitor

By Drew Lerner OnDec 29, 2024 0
Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

NFL.com publishes wildly inaccurate Nick Chubb story

How does this happen?

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 20, 2024 0
The NFL and Skydance Media logos.

NFL may have found new buyers for its media assets in Skydance, Paramount

The NFL has preexisting relationships with Skydance, Paramount and RedBird, making an expanded relationship potentially more natural than an equity deal with Disney.

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 4, 2024 0
NFL Media picks for Bucs-Lions matchup in Week 2

Buccaneers troll Lions, media on social media after upset win

Ten NFL Media members incorrectly predicted the Lions would defeat the Bucs in their Week 2 matchup.

By Reice Shipley OnSep 16, 2024 0
ESPN NFL Monday Night Football

ESPN equity deal with NFL Media likely ‘dead,’ no other suitors emerging

The deal would have seen the NFL take an ownership stake in ESPN while the network took over operations of NFL Media.

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 6, 2024 1
An image of the "Around The NFL" podcast.

After ‘Around the NFL’ exit, Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler joining forces for ‘Heed the Call’ podcast

The new show will launch August 12.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 7, 2024 2
An image of the "Around The NFL" podcast.

Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler out at NFL Media as ‘Around The NFL’ comes to unexpected end

Famed podcast Around The NFL's last episode was in May, and co-host Gregg Rosenthal has now confirmed it's done.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 7, 2024 4
Screen grab: ‘Good Morning Football’

NFL

‘Good Morning Football’ just finished the longest, strangest goodbye in sports media history

NFL Media's Colleen Wolfe on The Rich Eisen Show in 2023.

NFL Media’s Colleen Wolfe apologizes to Jets for ‘unnecessary distraction’

"My sincerest apologies to the Jets organization for the unnecessary distraction during such a crucial part of their offseason."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 28, 2024 1
Nov 12, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; New York Jets owner Woody Johnson in attendance at Allegiant Stadium.

Jets’ Woody Johnson refutes NFL Media’s ‘irresponsible report’

"Please disregard."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 28, 2024 0
NFL Media's Adam Rank on the Short and to the Point podcast with host Jessica Kleinschmidt.

NFL Network’s Adam Rank wants everyone to own their predictions and be accountable

"You want to be authentic."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 6, 2024 1
Roger Goodell

Roger Goodell questioned once again for lack of diversity in NFL Media

"Why has there not been any change or any hirings in that area?"

By Kevin Harrish OnFeb 6, 2024 6
David Carr's attempt at a Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce joke ultimately fell flat on NFL Network "NFL Total Access."

NFL Network analyst’s Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce joke falls flat

"Because if she sees George Kittle, she might rethink the tight end that she chose."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 5, 2024 0
Stephen A. Smith and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on ESPN

Stephen A. Smith ‘has no concern’ about potential ESPN, NFL equity deal: ‘I’m gonna say what I feel.’

"There are some things we can say and there are some things we can’t. We understand it and we go accordingly."

By Brandon Contes OnJan 24, 2024 1
John Skipper

John Skipper casts doubt on potential NFL stake in ESPN

"I don't know in practical terms how you have reporters reporting the news on your minority shareholder without some dramatic tension and conflict."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 23, 2024 0
Feb 8, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; NFL Network analyst Ian Rapoport on radio row at the media center at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport’s reportedly nearing free agency

Rapoport's impending free agency comes at a fascinating time in the NFL media landscape.

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 15, 2024 0

ESPN, NFL equity deal would give ESPN control over NFL Media, including NFL Network

Under the reported arrangement, the NFL would take an equity stake in ESPN.

By Sean Keeley OnJan 12, 2024 6
Jim Trotter

Jim Trotter revealed how NFL ‘ambushed’ him and Steve Wyche over their podcast

Trotter described the troubles he and Steve Wyche had while hosting 'Huddle and Flow' for NFL Media during the 2020 season.

By Brendon Kleen OnNov 8, 2023 1

NFL

Jim Trotter’s lawsuit should serve as a warning to others thinking about working for the NFL

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