ESPN is set to acquire NFL RedZone and other major NFL Media assets, with the NFL receiving equity in ESPN potentially worth billions, as reported by The Athletic. An official announcement is anticipated next week, coinciding with Disney’s earnings call, and ESPN will also gain seven additional regular-season games and the NFL Network, among other properties.
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The Chicago Bears hosted seven free agents for tryouts ahead of Week 8, including OT Jackson Barton, C Jake Hanson, LB D.J. Johnson, DE Jeremiah Martin, G Royce Newman, OT Andrew Stueber, and LB Rashad Weaver. Notably, Newman, a former Packers draft pick, has recently played for the Buccaneers and Cardinals before his tryout with the Bears. Want More Context? 🔎
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The New York Giants have claimed cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse off waivers from the Cleveland Browns. Bernard-Converse, a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, previously played at Oklahoma State and LSU; he has appeared in five games for the Browns in 2025 but has yet to record any statistics. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Cincinnati Bengals have placed linebacker Shaka Heyward (fibula) and center Matt Lee (knee) on injured reserve, while also releasing defensive tackle Mike Pennel. Pennel, a veteran with a lengthy NFL history, played eight games for the Bengals in 2025, recording 15 tackles and one tackle for loss. Want More Context? 🔎
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