Scott Hanson answers big question as ESPN acquires ‘RedZone’
Football fans, rejoice.
Scott Hanson won’t be going anywhere with the ESPN acquisition of NFL Network, which was made official in an announcement on Tuesday.
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The beloved “NFL RedZone” host revealed on social media that he would remain in his role on the popular whip-around program that airs on Sundays, taking fans live to games where teams are about to reach the end zone.
“It’s official. (& for those wondering: yes, I will still be hosting RedZone.),” Hanson wrote on X. “Fired up for a great season! Optimistic about this new partnership! (& I get to call @AdamSchefter “colleague” for the 2nd time in my career… nice bonus!)”
Hanson’s news came after the NFL and ESPN announced an equity deal that brings control of several NFL television properties, which include NFL Network and “RedZone,” under the Worldwide Leader.
As part of the deal, the NFL will own a 10 percent stake in ESPN, and the league will license additional content over to the Disney-owned sports network.
“Today’s announcement paves the way for the world’s leading sports media brand and America’s most popular sport to deliver an even more compelling experience for NFL fans, in a way that only ESPN and Disney can,” Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, said in a statement. “Commissioner Goodell and the NFL have built outstanding media assets, and these transactions will add to consumer choice, provide viewers with even greater convenience and quality, and expand the breadth and value proposition of Disney’s streaming ecosystem.”
While neither side disclosed the value of the ESPN stake that the NFL was getting, the Wall Street Journal reported that analysts estimated ESPN’s valuation between $25 billion and $30 billion, putting the worth of that stake around $2.5 billion to $3 billion.
“Since its launch in 2003, NFL Network has provided millions of fans unprecedented access to the sport they love,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. “Whether it was debuting Thursday Night Football, televising the Combine, or telling incredible football stories through original shows and breaking news, NFL Network has delivered.
“The Network’s sale to ESPN will build on this remarkable legacy, providing more NFL football for more fans in new and innovative ways.”
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