Longtime NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson, who started hosting the popular program 15 years ago, might be on borrowed time with the NFL Network.
Scott Hanson has hosted NFL RedZone since the program debuted in 2009. The show provides viewers with live-game look-ins and updates during the early and late afternoon slate of Sunday games throughout the regular season.
According to a report from Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, Hanson’s contract runs up after the 2024 NFL season. McCarthy adds that Hanson could eye a change of scenery and sign with another major network:
“Hanson’s contract with NFL Media, which he signed in 2021, expires after the upcoming season, Front Office Sports has learned. The high-energy host could draw lucrative offers from NFL broadcast partners such as NBC Sports, Fox Sports, ESPN or Amazon Prime Video. YouTube TV is also an option, as it could use Hanson’s appeal to sell more “Sunday Ticket” subscriptions.”
Scott Hanson had the opportunity to perform in front of an even larger television audience this summer, when NBC brought him in to host the “Gold Zone” program for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. “Gold Zone” had a similar format to NFL RedZone, providing live updates of different competitions throughout the day.
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As McCarthy also noted, NFL Media has cut back several jobs and popular programs in money-saving moves. This included the stunning cancelation of “Total Access” and the layoffs of Melissa Stark and Andrew Siciliano.
Before NFL RedZone, Scott Hanson worked at Comcast Sportsnet from 2000 to 2006, starting with a position in Philadelphia. He also provided commentary for Spike TV’s “Premier Boxing Champions” series in 2015.
The first edition of RedZone for the 2024 season begins this Sunday, with 12 afternoon and late afternoon games on tap.
Scott Hanson Would Be Highly Coveted By Other Networks
Hanson has been a fixture of NFL Sundays on millions of homes for 15 years now. If he left NFL Media after the 2024 season, he would unquestionably be highly sought-after by other networks.
ESPN has undergone plenty of budget cuts over the past year, but they went big-game hunting last year for Pat McAfee and Shannon Sharpe. Maybe they would take a chance on Hanson. Otherwise, why wouldn’t either of NBC, FOX or CBS want Scott Hanson in their studio?
