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Ian Rapoport

ESPN Makes Bombshell Decision On Ian Rapoport After Acquiring NFL Network

Apr 29, 2026 @ 12:20pm
FootballNFL
Total Pro Sports

Ian Rapoport secured the bag,

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Ian Rapoport signing multiyear ESPN deal after $3 billion NFL Network takeover

Apr 29, 2026 @ 11:01am
FootballNFL
NY Post Sports

ESPN has locked down longtime NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.

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NFL insider Ian Rapoport 'lands huge new multi-year contract' after ESPN merger threw his future into doubt

Apr 29, 2026 @ 10:58am
FootballNFL
Daily Mail US Sport

The move follows ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network earlier this year, in an equity deal that saw the league take a 10 percent stake in the Disney-owned broadcaster.

Read moreNFL insider Ian Rapoport 'lands huge new multi-year contract' after ESPN merger threw his future into doubt

ESPN, Ian Rapoport reportedly finalizing 4-year deal

Apr 29, 2026 @ 10:30am
FootballNFL
Awful Announcing

One of the key talent questions to arise from ESPN’s recent acquisition of NFL Network seems like it will be resolved. ESPN will reportedly sign veteran NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport to a four-year deal, ending speculation that there would only be room for either Rapoport or ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter at the Worldwide…

Read moreESPN, Ian Rapoport reportedly finalizing 4-year deal

Ian Rapoport, ESPN Finalizing Multi-Year Deal

Apr 29, 2026 @ 9:45am
FootballNFL
Front Office Sports

The NFL insider’s contract was set to expire in May.

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‘A Little Odd’ — NFL Insider Makes Feelings Clear On Garrett Nussmeier Sliding Past First 4 Rounds of Draft

Apr 25, 2026 @ 3:05pm
FootballNFL
Pro Football Network

NFL insider Ian Rapoport is finding Garrett Nussmeier's slide strange after projections had him off the board already.

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Cowboys Teamed Up With Rival Eagles To Royally Screw The Steelers With Sneaky Move During Round One Of The Draft [VIDEO]

Apr 24, 2026 @ 9:22am
FootballNFLDallas CowboysPhiladelphia EaglesPittsburgh Steelers
Total Pro Sports

The Eagles did business with the most unexpected ally.

Read moreCowboys Teamed Up With Rival Eagles To Royally Screw The Steelers With Sneaky Move During Round One Of The Draft [VIDEO]

Ian Rapoport delivers wild NFL Draft report on Eagles jumping Steelers for Makai Lemon

Apr 24, 2026 @ 8:30am
FootballNFLPhiladelphia EaglesPittsburgh Steelers
Awful Announcing

The Philadelphia Eagles made a trade with the NFC East division rival Dallas Cowboys that ruined the Pittsburgh Steelers’ plans during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Dallas sent pick No. 20 overall and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Philadelphia in exchange for the No. 23 selection and two fourth-round…

Read moreIan Rapoport delivers wild NFL Draft report on Eagles jumping Steelers for Makai Lemon

2026 NFL Draft O-line class could set first-round draft record

Apr 21, 2026 @ 8:43pm
FootballNFLNew York JetsSeattle Seahawks
ClutchPoints

As 2026 NFL Draft boards are being finalized across the league, one position in particular looks like it could come off the board early and often in the first round: offensive tackle. While there are only two players, Miami’s Francis Mauigoa and Alabama’a Kadyn Proctor, who are expected to go in or around the top-10, […] The post 2026 NFL Draft O-line class could set first-round draft record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ian Rapoport clowned for framing Dallas Cowboys as ‘proactive’ in player deals

Apr 20, 2026 @ 7:00pm
FootballNFLDallas Cowboys
Awful Announcing

On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys re-signed kicker Brandon Aubrey to a record-breaking four-year extension worth $28 million, including $20 million fully guaranteed. The deal makes the 31-year-old the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the news, citing Aubrey’s agents in the X announcement, in what’s become standard operating procedure for NFL insiders.…

Read moreIan Rapoport clowned for framing Dallas Cowboys as ‘proactive’ in player deals

Jaguars’ Travis Hunter, Ian Rapoport go back-and-forth on 2026 role report

Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:18pm
FootballNFLJacksonville Jaguars
ClutchPoints

Some think Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Travis Hunter can’t go both ways. Dez Bryant hates the idea of Hunter not playing offense. And Hunter went back and forth with Ian Rapoport about the report of Hunter’s 2026 role, according to posts on X. Hunter asked, “Now who told you this?” “When he does come back … […] The post Jaguars’ Travis Hunter, Ian Rapoport go back-and-forth on 2026 role report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreJaguars’ Travis Hunter, Ian Rapoport go back-and-forth on 2026 role report

Adam Schefter sounds off on rumors of looming retirement: ‘No f*cking chance’

Apr 13, 2026 @ 7:00pm
FootballNFL
Awful Announcing

As the status of NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and his placement on the NFL reporter depth chart under the ESPN umbrella lingers unresolved, Adam Schefter has offered a response. Rapoport’s contract will expire at the end of April, though ESPN has signaled its intention to keep him after taking over the NFL Network. The Worldwide…

Read moreAdam Schefter sounds off on rumors of looming retirement: ‘No f*cking chance’

NFL Insider Cautions Hype Around Chiefs Star Patrick Mahomes’ Return From Devastating Injury

Apr 13, 2026 @ 5:09pm
FootballNFLKansas City Chiefs
Pro Football Network

Ian Rapoport weighs in on Patrick Mahomes’ comeback from injury and outlines what the Kansas City Chiefs should be prepared for this season.

Read moreNFL Insider Cautions Hype Around Chiefs Star Patrick Mahomes’ Return From Devastating Injury

‘Gives Them The Best Chance To Win’ — NFL Insider Backs Deshaun Watson Over Shedeur Sanders In Browns’ QB1 Battle

Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:32pm
FootballNFLCleveland Browns
Pro Football Network

Ian Rapoport points to Deshaun Watson's pre-injury momentum as a factor that could help him win the Browns' QB1 job over Shedeur Sanders.

Read more‘Gives Them The Best Chance To Win’ — NFL Insider Backs Deshaun Watson Over Shedeur Sanders In Browns’ QB1 Battle

“Dude Is a Bust So Far”: Fans React as Travis Hunter Breaks Silence on NFL Insiders’ Claims on Jaguars Star’s Career as a 2-Way Player

Apr 12, 2026 @ 6:31pm
FootballNFL
College Football Network

Fans react as Travis Hunter breaks silence on Ian Rapoport’s claims.

Read more“Dude Is a Bust So Far”: Fans React as Travis Hunter Breaks Silence on NFL Insiders’ Claims on Jaguars Star’s Career as a 2-Way Player

Travis Hunter claps back at NFL insider Ian Rapoport's claim about Jaguars star's position change – Sportskeeda

Apr 12, 2026 @ 12:48pm
FootballNFLJacksonville Jaguars
Sportskeeda

Travis Hunter claps back at NFL insider Ian Rapoport's claim about Jaguars star's position change  Sportskeeda

Read moreTravis Hunter claps back at NFL insider Ian Rapoport's claim about Jaguars star's position change – Sportskeeda

ESPN ‘could’ program NFL Network with digital shows similar to ESPN2, per report

Apr 6, 2026 @ 5:15pm
FootballNFL
Awful Announcing

Once upon a time, ESPN2 was home to plenty of original programming. Nowadays, the channel largely shows re-airs of ESPN daytime programming like Get Up and First Take, various podcasts hosted by its talent, and live sports in the evening. It appears ESPN could have similar plans for NFL Network, which it just formally acquired on April…

Read moreESPN ‘could’ program NFL Network with digital shows similar to ESPN2, per report

Scott Hanson Remains NFL Employee in ESPN-NFLN Deal

Apr 6, 2026 @ 12:26pm
FootballNFL
Front Office Sports

ESPN obtained the distribution rights to NFL RedZone in the deal. The post Scott Hanson Remains NFL Employee in ESPN-NFLN Deal appeared first on Front Office Sports.

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Would Cardinals draft Ty Simpson at No. 3? Ian Rapoport ‘wouldn’t be stunned’

Apr 5, 2026 @ 9:22am
FootballNFLArizona Cardinals
ClutchPoints

The Arizona Cardinals could be an exciting team to watch during the 2026 NFL Draft. Arizona is in the quarterback market after cutting Kyler Murray earlier this offseason. One NFL insider added to the hype surrounding one fringe first-round quarterback in a recent interview. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport recently mused on the possibility of Arizona […] The post Would Cardinals draft Ty Simpson at No. 3? Ian Rapoport ‘wouldn’t be stunned’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreWould Cardinals draft Ty Simpson at No. 3? Ian Rapoport ‘wouldn’t be stunned’

ESPN Reportedly Planning To Replace Adam Schefter With Ian Rapoport

Apr 3, 2026 @ 5:46pm
FootballNFL
Total Pro Sports

ESPN quietly plans next big shift in NFL insider roles.

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How ESPN views life after Adam Schefter with Ian Rapoport in the wings

Apr 3, 2026 @ 9:54am
FootballNFL
NY Post Sports

When ESPN secured its $3 billion purchase of NFL Network many wondered how the Worldwide Leader would go about having the two biggest NFL insiders under the same umbrella.

Read moreHow ESPN views life after Adam Schefter with Ian Rapoport in the wings

ESPN ‘interested’ in keeping NFL insider Ian Rapoport after NFL Network takeover

Apr 2, 2026 @ 5:30pm
FootballNFL
Awful Announcing

The dominoes continue to fall as ESPN officially takes over NFL Network this month following an equity deal with the league, with insider Ian Rapoport the latest to get clarity on his future at the Worldwide Leader. Back in February, Rapoport said in an interview with The Athletic that he was still in the dark…

Read moreESPN ‘interested’ in keeping NFL insider Ian Rapoport after NFL Network takeover

How Ian Rapoport, Daniel Jeremiah Fit in ESPN’s Long-Term Plans

Apr 2, 2026 @ 4:33pm
FootballNFL
Front Office Sports

ESPN has high hopes for two of NFL Network's biggest stars. The post How Ian Rapoport, Daniel Jeremiah Fit in ESPN’s Long-Term Plans appeared first on Front Office Sports.

Read moreHow Ian Rapoport, Daniel Jeremiah Fit in ESPN’s Long-Term Plans

Ian Rapoport’s Future Gets Key Update as ESPN Completes NFL Network Takeover

Apr 2, 2026 @ 1:42pm
FootballNFL
Pro Football Network

With ESPN acquiring NFL Network, the company is reportedly expected to retain Ian Rapoport, whose contract expires at the end of the month.

Read moreIan Rapoport’s Future Gets Key Update as ESPN Completes NFL Network Takeover
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