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ESPN Lays Off Staff After 10% NFL Stake Acquisition

6/6/2026

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ESPN announced a new round of layoffs after acquiring NFL Network, giving the NFL a 10-percent stake.
Front Office Sports reporter Ryan Glasspiegel said the acquisition is a major factor driving the cuts.
The upcoming layoffs will affect both off-air and on-air staff, adding to about 30 off-camera cuts earlier this year.
Combining ESPN and NFL Network creates duplicate functions at every level, prompting further expense reductions even if profitable.

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ESPN announced a new round of layoffs after acquiring NFL Network, giving the NFL a 10-percent stake.
Front Office Sports reporter Ryan Glasspiegel said the acquisition is a major factor driving the cuts.
The upcoming layoffs will affect both off-air and on-air staff, adding to about 30 off-camera cuts earlier this year.
Combining ESPN and NFL Network creates duplicate functions at every level, prompting further expense reductions even if profitable.