Ian Rapoport signs multiyear deal with ESPN, remains with NFL Network
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Ian Rapoport announced he has officially signed a multiyear contract with ESPN. The longtime NFL insider stated the agreement was reached earlier in April, coinciding with the NFL Network's integration into ESPN's operations. Rapoport will continue to appear on NFL Network while also contributing to ESPN platforms. He recently made appearances on NFL Live and alongside Adam Schefter on a special event. With both Rapoport and Schefter now under ESPN, the network will evaluate how to utilize both personalities going forward.
- •Rapoport signed a multiyear deal with ESPN on June 2, 2026.
- •He intends to maintain his role at NFL Network alongside ESPN appearances.
- •His contract was reportedly agreed upon in April 2026, before the official signing.
- •Rapoport made his ESPN debut on NFL Live last month.
- •ESPN faces decisions regarding the roles of Rapoport and Schefter moving forward.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ian Rapoport officially signs with ESPN: ‘I’ll still be on NFL Network plenty’
"Ian Rapoport is officially an ESPN employee, with the longtime NFL insider announcing he signed a multiyear contract this week. With the NFL Network recently becoming a product of ESPN, there were questions about whether there was a need for the Worldwide Leader to make room for Rapoport when they already have Adam Schefter. But…
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