SCOTT Hanson sent a message to his fans after uncertainty over NFL RedZone.
The popular host was out of contract after the 2024 season.
Scott Hanson sent a message to his fans ahead of a new season on RedZone[/caption]
Hanson hosts the NFL show which presents every touchdown from every game on Sunday afternoons[/caption]
There were fears over whether he would return to the program he has fronted since 2009.
And the latest uncertainty facing the show surrounded a possible deal between ESPN and NFL Network.
The NFL and ESPN reached a deal that will give the league’s top media properties to the sports network, The Athletic reported.
In exchange, Roger Goodell’s NFL will receive ESPN’s equity “that is potentially worth billions,” the report added.
ESPN declined to comment on the report.
But throughout the offseason, the NFL and ESPN have been in heavy talks about a major deal.
The deal would give ESPN access to RedZone, NFL Network, and seven more regular-season games.
ESPN is also set to receive the NFL’s fantasy football operation, the possibility to merge special features, including betting, and potentially more resources.
But it threw into doubt whether RedZone would continue in it’s current form.
Hanson signed a new deal with NFL media this summer.
It remains to be seen if his role changes after a possible merger with ESPN.
But he sent a message to fans on X this weekend.
It read, “RZ fans: I hear you.
“See you in five Sundays.”
Hanson will be back on screen on Sunday September 7 for the first weekend of the new season.
NFL WEEK 1 SCHEDULE
(All times ET)
Thur 4 Sept
8.20 pm – Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
Fri 5 Sept
8pm – Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers
Sun 7 Sept
1pm – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
1pm – Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
1pm – Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
1pm – Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots
1pm – Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints
1pm – Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets
1pm – New York Giants at Washington Commanders
1pm – Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars
4.05 pm – Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
4.05 pm – San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
4.25 pm – Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
4.25 pm – Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams
8.20 pm – Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills
Mon 8 Sept
8.15 pm – Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
Any potential deal with ESPN is likely to come into effect from next season.
And that could mean RedZone continues it it’s current format for another year.
One fan replied, “Can’t wait, the best 7 hrs of television anywhere.”
Another said, “Celebrity crush Scott Hanson lolll keep up the good work.”
While a third posted, “If you go we riot.”
