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ESPN Plans Layoffs Amid Financial Struggles and NFL Costs

4/7/2026

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ESPN plans layoffs in Bristol unrelated to its merger with NFL Network.
The layoffs stem from cord-cutting, potential separation from Disney, and a $100 million loss from a dispute with YouTube TV.
ESPN must raise payments to the National Football League (NFL), its new 10-percent partner, beyond the current $2.7 billion for Monday Night Football.
The layoffs may affect around 30 off-camera positions, following a 300-job cut six years ago.

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ESPN plans layoffs in Bristol unrelated to its merger with NFL Network.
The layoffs stem from cord-cutting, potential separation from Disney, and a $100 million loss from a dispute with YouTube TV.
ESPN must raise payments to the National Football League (NFL), its new 10-percent partner, beyond the current $2.7 billion for Monday Night Football.
The layoffs may affect around 30 off-camera positions, following a 300-job cut six years ago.