When ESPN acquired NFL Network, frayed nerves at NFLN were calmed by the news that ESPN would honor the existing contracts with on-air personnel, and that ESPN would make a decision when the current deals end.<\/p>\n
Although the contracts may technically be honored financially, that doesn\u2019t mean the on-air NFL Network employees will continue to be on the air for NFL Network.<\/p>\n
As to NFLN reporter Tom Pelissero, multiple sources tell PFT that he had a year left on his contract. And while he\u2019ll surely be paid through the expiration of the deal, he\u2019ll essentially be sidelined until the deal expires.<\/p>\n
This means that the existence of an NFL Network contract won\u2019t be a protection against a potential layoff by ESPN, which is currently implementing a round of layoffs involving recognizable names and long-term employees.<\/p>\n