Roger Goodell addresses NFL Network employees ahead of ESPN takeover
"It is no surprise that the fruits of your labor would be attractive to an industry leader like ESPN as they look to serve the insatiable appetites of NFL fans."
"It is no surprise that the fruits of your labor would be attractive to an industry leader like ESPN as they look to serve the insatiable appetites of NFL fans."
ESPN will now have four separate NFL Draft telecasts on its platforms.
At least two UFL games have been reassigned to NFL Network following scheduling changes to the Houston Gamblers' home slate.
"I want to thank my leaders at the NFL for allowing me this time at home."
"This is very much bullsh*t on Baltimore's part."
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of a blockbuster trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for star DE Maxx Crosby.
NFLN employees will become ESPN employees on April 1.
"Incredible insight, unique storytelling on each of these prospects, and gets great sound from interviews."
"It was like my world was collapsing. I went to therapy. I cried. It was terrible."
Rapoport's contract expires in May.
"NFL Network will be included in the ESPN app and will be included as a part of the ESPN Unlimited tier."
"Hell yeah I'm going."
"There's a reason why NFL Network was as valued as it was."
"It's a big mistake that will mean higher costs, and fewer choices to watch games."
Conversely, the NFL will have an opportunity to increase its stake at the same time.
The deal will see ESPN take control of NFL Network before next season.
Thielen offered insight on playing with backup quarterbacks and Denver's altitude just weeks after announcing his retirement.
"You didn't have the game that you wanted. But you're one man."
Such a timeline would put ESPN on track to take over significant new inventory and promotional vehicles ahead of its first-ever Super Bowl broadcast in 2027.
"He would be excellent at it."
"It’s really, really close."
"You put that on me?"