ESPN’s Monster Media Deal With the NFL Is Becoming a Reality

ESPN is making a splash ahead of the release of its new direct-to-consumer product. | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The long-rumored media deal between ESPN and the NFL looks likes is going to become a reality.

According to a report from Andrew Marchand at The Athletic, ESPN has agreed to a deal that will give the network some of the league’s top media holdings, including NFL RedZone, in exchange for equity in the worldwide leader that is “potentially worth billions.”