Even though the NFL Network is making billions of dollars, they still are not in the market of losing money, which means something had to go.
Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that NFL Network has slashed $20 million from its budget that has resulted in the cancellation of multiple fan favorite shows.
“The moves have been made as part of the NFL’s overall budget, which includes what is expected to be an amped-up celebration of the NFL’s 100th season this year. NFL Network has apparently absorbed part of the project into its budget.
NFL Network is definitively cutting five programs. Sanders’ “21 & Prime,” “Power Rankings,” “Pick ‘em” “Playbook” and “Mic’d Up” are off the air.”
On top of that, the newtork is also thinking of axing the weekend edition of “Good Morning Football.”
The NFL explained the moves:
“As part of an increased investment in programming and content for 2019, NFL Network will unveil several shows geared towards a celebration of the NFL’s 100th season,” NFL Network spokesman Alex Riethmiller told Marchand. “These shows will replace a handful of existing shows from our 2018 schedule.”
