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ESPN Layoffs After NFL Network Deal | Global News
- Published
- July 21, 2026
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- 2:02
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- Last updated
- Jul 22, 2026
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ESPN is undergoing major layoffs — its first in three years — following its April acquisition of the NFL Network, which also brought in NFL Fantasy and RedZone. Chairman Jimmy Pitaro attributes most cuts to this deal, which gave the NFL a 10% stake in ESPN. The merger, finalized after regulatory approval in January, officially merged NFL Network staff int…
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ESPN is undergoing major layoffs — its first in three years — following its April acquisition of the NFL Network, which also brought in NFL Fantasy and RedZone. Chairman Jimmy Pitaro attributes most cuts to this deal, which gave the NFL a 10% stake in ESPN. The merger, finalized after regulatory approval in January, officially merged NFL Network staff into ESPN’s fold last month. While the acquisition is the main driver, other departments are also feeling the impact. Pitaro emphasized compassion
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