ESPN nearing new contract for Mike Garafolo from NFL Network
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:54 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
ESPN is approaching a new contract for Mike Garafolo as part of its acquisition of NFL Network. Following the April 1 acquisition, ESPN decided on Garafolo’s future with the network. While both networks currently operate separately, opportunities for crossover may arise, potentially affecting existing NFL reporters at ESPN. The deal remains unconfirmed, and future decisions regarding personnel changes could follow. Garafolo joins Ian Rapoport, who has also secured a new deal with ESPN.
- •ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network occurred on April 1.
- •Mike Garafolo's contract status is under discussion.
- •ESPN and NFL Network currently operate separately.
- •Changes may impact existing ESPN NFL reporters.
- •Ian Rapoport has also received a new contract from ESPN.
- 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — Report: ESPN is closing in on a new deal for Mike Garafolo
"When ESPN acquired NFL Network on April 1, all NFLN employees currently under contract made the move.
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