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Former NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, after an ESPN layoff, joins Netflix as a sideline reporter and NFL insider for five 2026 games and will co-host The Ringer NFL Show while appearing on The Bill Simmons Podcast, with Netflix distributing The Ringer's NFL podcasts.
NFL Week 1 preseason kicks off with a fragmented live schedule across NFL Network, the ESPN App, and NFL+, requiring fans to track multiple outlets to watch games beyond local markets, including matchups like Packers-Steelers, Cardinals-Raiders, Titans-49ers, Broncos-Falcons, Browns-Bears, Rams-Chiefs, Eagles-Ravens and Cowboys-Seahawks.
There are no NFL preseason games tonight (Aug. 9); the 2026 preseason kicks off with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, and Week 1 exhibitions run from Aug. 13–15 across NFL Network, ESPN App, Peacock, and other platforms, featuring 16 games among all 32 teams. The article also notes upcoming joint practices and roster cutdowns ahead of Week 1.
ESPN and NFL Network are reviving their "Back Together Weekend" on August 1-2, featuring open team camps and the Hall of Fame Game; programming runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET across networks (ESPN’s NFL Live at 9 a.m. on day 1, then NFL Network from noon–5 p.m., with Sunday coverage on NFL Network from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.), and the event comes amid ESPN’s recent layoffs.
ESPN announced a major round of layoffs largely tied to Disney’s acquisition of NFL Network and a 10% ESPN stake, with the cuts driven by integrating NFL assets; about 10 on-air talents across multiple sports were let go, including names such as Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, Cam Newton and Bart Scott.
ESPN is cutting jobs tied to the NFL Network deal, with on-air figures Karl Ravech and Ryan Clark among those leaving as the company integrates NFL assets to save costs; the February deal, valued at about $30 billion and giving the NFL a 10% ESPN stake, aims to reduce duplication across ESPN and NFL Network. The layoffs are part of broader Disney cuts and are smaller than last year's rounds, with leadership promising support for affected staff.
ESPN is conducting another round of layoffs, reportedly including veteran play-by-play host Karl Ravech and NFL insider Tom Pelissero, with the strongest cuts expected behind the scenes at NFL Network as ESPN and NFL Network consolidate under Disney.
ESPN cut ties with NFL analyst Ryan Clark after more than a decade, informing him during his Monday appearance on NFL Live as broader Disney-driven layoff actions hit ESPN and NFL Network on Tuesday. Clark, who earned over $2 million annually, had been rumored to be at risk since February; the shake-up follows ESPN’s February acquisition of NFL Network and ongoing tensions from a recent on-air incident with colleague Peter Schrager.
Lamar Jackson tumbled 67 spots to No. 69 on NFL Network’s Top 100 list, a drop critics attribute to the voting method rather than a single poor season. Despite Ravens not making the playoffs, injuries, and declines in passing (4,172→2,549 yards) and rushing (915→349 yards), the piece notes the ranking is driven by peer voting, which can punish players for an off year and questions the overall reliability of the process.
ESPN will air a SportsCenter Special Presented by Nationwide to unveil the 2026 NFL schedule on May 14 at 8 p.m. ET, with Joe Buck revealing a marquee MNF matchup on Good Morning America beforehand. Host Laura Rutledge will lead a Bristol-based show with Dan Orlovsky, Peter Schrager and Andrew Hawkins, joined in-studio by Kyle Brandt and with Adam Schefter appearing virtually; additional guests to be announced. International Games will be announced May 13, and the complete MNF and NFL Network schedules will be released after the NFL makes its official announcement. ESPN is projecting its largest NFL portfolio ever for 2026 (29 games total: 19 on ESPN/ABC, 7 on NFL Network) as part of the Year of the Super Bowl, culminating with Super Bowl LXI in 2027; preseason coverage will follow with schedule details to come next month.
ESPN and NFL Network aired different angles of Fernando Mendoza’s top-pick moment because Mendoza was at home and the networks captured different moments from the moment of the call: ESPN showed the live commissioner moment with Mendoza putting on a Raiders hat, while NFL Network aired a nearby shot of Mendoza in his living room (including his phone). Indiana University released footage that aligns with the room sequence, confirming the order and details of the hug/room setup. There’s no conspiratorial re-taping—it's a timing/different-shot explanation.
NFL Network's Gerald McCoy discusses on GMFB that the Baltimore Ravens backed out of a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for defensive end Maxx Crosby.
NFL Network’s Rich Eisen participates in a Simulcam video that pits his 40-yard dash against notable prospects from the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, featuring a compilation of workouts and analyst commentary.
Stacey Dales drew widespread praise for her NFL Scouting Combine coverage, delivering insightful storytelling and strong interview soundbites, including capturing Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr.’s emotional reaction after his standout 4.33-second 40-yard dash and underscoring the Combine’s impact for players.
ESPN has completed a deal to acquire NFL Network and RedZone rights after regulatory clearance, a move that also gives the NFL a 10% stake in Disney-owned ESPN, signaling a major shift in U.S. sports media.