In the tumultuous world of NFL Network, one aspect of its coverage remains the same as its top insider, Ian Rapoport, has agreed to a new deal.
“We are thrilled to have Ian continue to be a part of the NFL Network news team, providing fans with the most trusted source of NFL news in the industry,” said the vice president of NFL. of Communicationssaid Alex Riethmiller Athleticism.
Rapoport, who challenges ESPN’s Adam Schefter daily for tidbits, has been with the network for 12 years. Rapoport, 44, first covered the Cowboys for one season before facing Schefter.
He re-signs as the possibility of him becoming teammates with Schefter remains in the mix. The NFL and ESPN have held discussions about the league taking a minority stake in the network, which would result in assets, like NFL Network, being under the Disney umbrella. Even if a deal is reached, the NFL is expected to keep its NFL Films division under its roof, according to executives briefed on the discussions..
THE The NFL has spoken with potential bidders for its network and other media assets, including NFL+, Red Zone. And NFL.comfor years, but in the meantime it is trying to become a leaner company.
In To cut costs, the network suspended its daily show Good Morning Football as it moved its studios from New York to Los Angeles to restart in late August. Only host Jamie Erdahl said she was certainly stay on schedule as it heads west.
THE the network recently fired prominent on-air personalities Andrew Siciliano, Melissa Stark, Will Selva And James Palmer.
But Rapoport will remain and be an integral part of the network’s coverage project all week and beyond.
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