Many NFL Media employees will become ESPN employees starting April 1. NFL Network
Many NFL Media employees will transition over to ESPN on Wednesday as part of the network [buying NFL Network and RedZone Channel](/Articles/2025/08/05/disneyespn-acquiring-nfl-network-redzone-from-nfl/), and Commissioner **Roger Goodell** on Tuesday afternoon sent a note to those impacted by the move. Sources have told SBJ that no immediate talent move announcements are expected to be announced Wednesday, but that some well-known names at NFL Network have already signed deals to stay aboard. Sources added that there will be a noticeable amount crossover of talent and content between ESPN and NFL Network.
Goodell’s note read:
“With a new league year upon us, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the members of our NFL family who will be transitioning to ESPN as part of the sale completed earlier this year. In 2003, we had an idea. Many skeptics doubted there was demand for a network featuring round the clock, yearlong NFL news, information and analysis. But we knew our fans. We knew if we built it, they would come.
“The team at NFL Network has accomplished something remarkable over the past two decades. A home for the best content in all of sports -- from ‘Total Access,’ ‘Good Morning Football’ and NFL RedZone_,_ to breaking news and live games, including ‘Thursday Night Football.’ And let’s not forget, along the way you made the NFL Scouting Combine and NFL Schedule Release must-see TV. 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.
“So tomorrow begins a new chapter for NFL Media, NFL Network and many of you. To those remaining with NFL Media to evolve our key fan-facing platforms -- from our website, apps and content productions across YouTube, FAST and podcasts, to NFL RedZone -- please know how much we appreciate you. You will lead NFL Media into this next chapter. To those heading to ESPN, we offer a heartfelt thank you. We have no doubt that you will continue to drive unparalleled coverage of the NFL. And whether you are transitioning or staying, each of you will keep contributing to our greater football story, building on the relationships, sacrifice and teamwork that made this moment possible.”