# ESPN Announces Layoffs After Merging with NFL Network Operations

ESPN has laid off employees after combining operations with the NFL Network. The move aims to streamline costs and integrate coverage, but it signals ongoing consolidation and job cuts in the sports media industry.

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### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/espn-layoffs-nfl-network-1236817167/) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:27:15 +0000