According to Goodell, RedZone would remain an in-house production for the NFL. Just instead, it will air on ESPN-owned platforms. Under that arrangement, ESPN wouldn't actually be able to change the content we see on RedZone. It would almost seem like ESPN is just simulcasting the typical version of RedZone.

Disney's acquisition of NFL Network and RedZone gives the company unprecedented control over America's most popular sport.

ESPN and the NFL have announced a deal that will see the sports media channel acquire several NFL assets in exchange for 10% equity in the company. As a part of the deal, ESPN will be acquiring the very popular NFL RedZone channel,