Old networks never go away, they just disappear.
The NFL Network, launched by the league on November 1, 2003, is rapidly fading away.
First, the bizarre decision was made to take the popular morning show off the air for (at least) a few months and relocate it from one coast to another.The post-draft layoff will obviously end. total accessan evening studio show dedicated to all things NFL.
Ben Axelrod of AwfulAnnouncing.com reports:Most of the program staff' was fired on Friday.
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“Like any successful organization, the NFL regularly evaluates its employees to ensure it can adequately support its strategic priorities, including international expansion, flag football growth, and the evolution of its digital and media platforms. ” the league said in a statement to Axelrod. “To enable us to further invest in these growth areas and ensure the continued strength of our games and business, we have made the difficult decision to part ways with some employees.”
FrontOfficeSports.com's AJ Perez separately reported that the league had completed a series of layoffs in the past 24 hours, stating:Several NFL Network employees' is included.
It's not uncommon for the league to tighten belts after the draft. This slows down the flow of work and makes it easier to part ways and reunite with employees. It would be unusual for the league to systematically dismantle a cable channel that has become a YouTube channel for old games and NFL movie shows.Really, if and when, what will remain on NFL Network? total access Are you going?
The move comes as some expect ESPN to acquire NFL Media as part of a broader deal that would give the league a stake in ESPN. If that happens, ESPN would essentially be buying a skeleton.
