Report: ESPN in talks to give NFL equity stake, taking control of NFL Media

ESPN and the NFL could be nearing a historic partnership, according to the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand. The league is in talks regarding a potential equity stake in the network, which would involve control of NFL Media — including NFL Network and NFL RedZone.

The two sides are in “advanced talks,” and by taking control of NFL Media, ESPN would also control NFL Network. Because an equity stake is part of the conversation, the players and owners need to get involved, and Marchand reported negotiations have reached that point. A deal might not come to fruition soon, though, and could take “months” to finalize.

If ESPN takes control of NFL Media, it would also involve NFL RedZone, NFL Films and NFL+, according to Marchand.

This story will be updated.

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