Scott Hanson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

The historic media deal that was reached by ESPN and NFL Network last week has left many fans dreaming of the possibility of a college football RedZone, and a familiar face says he would have interest in hosting such a program.

NFL News / Sports Media Watch / August 11

News: NFL RedZone, LIV Golf, The CW Network and more

The following article "News: NFL RedZone, LIV Golf, The CW Network and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Scott Hanson discusses NFL RedZone; Scott O’Neil comments on the state of golf; and The CW reveals a new Saturday college football show.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Scott Hanson addresses his NFL RedZone future

ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Media, including the NFL RedZone channel, was cause for concern among some that it might lead to the exit of Scott Hanson. Fortunately, that will not be the case.

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz

How many of the players to record at least five seasons with at least 1,000-receiving yards in their NFL career can you name in seven minutes?

The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

The 'Last 1,000-receiving yard seasons by NFL team' quiz

The 'NFL 500+ passing-yard games' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / July 18

Scott Hanson had "knock-down, drag-out" negotiation with NFL over RedZone return

In an era of strong personalities throughout sports media, Scott Hanson has managed to come off as extremely low-key, agreeable, and likable. And, of course, the NFL apparently used his good nature against him during his latest negotiation.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 NFL head coaches for the 2025 season

The impact of NFL head coaches is arguably greater than any other major US sport. Heading into the 2025 season, these are the best head coaches ranked from first to worst.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30

Scott Hanson shares update on his NFL RedZone future

Fans of longtime NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson can officially breathe a sigh of relief. Hanson took to social media on Friday to note that there are 100 days until NFL RedZone, which is the league’s popular whip-around coverage channel, returns for the 2025 NFL season.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / May 22

Scott Hanson teases what fans can expect from NFL RedZone in 2025

The 2025 NFL season is only a few months away, and it looks like Scott Hanson will be ready to go when NFL RedZone kicks off in September. On3 recently spoke to Hanson before the NFL Draft in April, and he teased what fans can expect from the show that gives you all the scorings plays from every Sunday afternoon game.

NFL News / The Spun / May 21

Popular NFL Host Scott Hanson Lands A New Job

A new "NFL RedZone" deal hasn't been secured yet by Scott Hanson, but he does have an exciting job lined up for 2026. Hanson has been the host of "NFL RedZone" since its premiere in 2009.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

With another wild NFL offseason in the books, teams are ready to open the 2025 regular season. We won't know the true results of the offseason moves until the season plays out, but here's a look at how each team addressed its needs.

Scott Hanson Reveals NFL RedZone Expectations On Travis Hunter, Jacksonville Jaguars

Former Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / May 13

Scott Hanson ‘can’t wait’ to cover Travis Hunter on NFL RedZone

Scott Hanson is ready to see Travis Hunter in action when NFL RedZone returns this fall. On3 recently spoke to the NFL RedZone host and revealed that the Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback is the rookie he’s looking forward to covering the most.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 20-home run MLB seasons' quiz

NFL News / 5 GOATs / May 6

Scott Hanson gives update on his role in ‘Madden NFL 26’

Scott Hanson is known for his work on NFL Redzone, and that has led to him being a part of Madden NFL 26. On3 spoke to Hanson ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay and asked him how he landed a role in the video game by EA Sports.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / April 30

Scott Hanson praises Lowe’s for ‘amazing’ NFL Draft Green Room

Scott Hanson has a strong partnership with Lowe’s, and it was on full display at the 2025 NFL Draft as he got a first look at the Green Room, the place where the top draft picks waited to hear their name called during the draft weekend.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15

NFL RedZone could lose Scott Hanson to NBC

NFL RedZone and commercial-free football will return in 2025 but there’s a chance it may be without popular host Scott Hanson. Front Office Sports reports that Hanson’s contract expired following the 2024 regular season and that negotiations on a new deal have hit a snag.

NFL News / Field Level Media / February 13

Report: Scott Hanson in NBC talks as NFL negotiations stall

Scott Hanson was lauded for his coverage of last summer's Paris Olympics with NBC, and the longtime "NFL RedZone" host could soon return to the broadcasting giant in a larger role.

NFL News / BroBible / February 13

Scott Hanson Negotiating Deal To Leave NFL RedZone After 15 Years

For 15 years, football fans have tuned in ‘NFL RedZone’ in anticipation of “seven hours of commercial-free football.” For all 15 of those years, the voice behind those words and the following seven hours of NFL highlights was the one and only Scott Hanson.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 13

'NFL RedZone' Host Scott Hanson in Talks to Land New Job

Scott Hanson has become known as the voice of NFL Sundays in households across America. Since 2009, he's hosted "NFL RedZone," which provides live coverage of each NFL game from 1 p.m.

NFL News / The Spun / December 29

NFL RedZone Host Omitting Key Phrase From Sunday's Broadcast

Scott Hanson is one of the most popular men in football media for his work as the indefatigable host of NFL RedZone. Up until a couple of weeks ago, one of RedZone's most appealing features was its "seven hours of commercial-free football," as Hanson's weekly catchphrase says.

NFL News / The Spun / December 22

Scott Hanson Accidentally Says Bad Word On NFL RedZone On Sunday

Scott Hanson eliminated one phrase from his lexicon on Sunday. However, it's tough speaking for seven hours without the occasional slip-up. To the dismay of many fans, the host confirmed their fears of more ads during NFL RedZone by axing "commercial-free football" from his signature introduction.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 20

Scott Hanson Issues Heartfelt Apology to NFL RedZone Viewers

The idiom "best thing since sliced bread" should be changed to "best thing since NFL RedZone." The channel has been operating since the start of the 2009 NFL season and has been hosted by Scott Hanson every week since its inception, featuring uninterrupted NFL highlights from 1 p.m.

NFL News / Toro Times / October 6

Bills clock management during Texans win sent Scott Hanson into a frenzy on RedZone

The Houston Texans stormed to a 20-3 lead before allowing the Buffalo Bills to claw their way back. A late field goal from Tyler Bass tied it up at 20-20 and it appeared the two teams were headed for overtime when C.J.

NFL News / Bleacher Report / September 25

Watch: Scott Hanson has the ultimate Monday Night Football TV setup (via scotthanson/X)

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9

'NFL RedZone' host apologizes for comment about Tom Brady

'NFL RedZone' host apologizes for 'unfair and inconsiderate' comment about Tom Brady

The host is offering an apology for a comment he made during Sunday's NFL action.

Week 1 NFL winners: Josh Allen dominates, coaching debuts result in wins

Week 1 NFL losers: Bears offense looks shaky in Caleb Williams' debut, former No. 1 pick shows regression

Week 1 knee-jerk reactions: Jim Harbaugh is back, Joe Schoen on thin ice

Tom Brady: Career retrospective

The 'Replacements for notable NFL QBs' quiz

Olympics News / Yardbarker / March 20, 2024

NBC launching 'NFL RedZone'-style show for 2024 Paris Olympics coverage

"NFL RedZone" host Scott Hanson is joining NBC Sports' coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. On Wednesday, NBC Sports announced Hanson, NFL Network's Andrew Siciliano and "American Ninja Warrior" hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila will host "Gold Zone," a whip-around show that will stream on Peacock from 7 a.m.

The most notable two-sport professional athletes of all time

The '2016 Olympic events' quiz

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / March 20, 2024

NFL Redzone Host Scott Hanson Set to Be Part of Historic Broadcast

NFL Redzone is arguably one of the most popular sports channels in all of America. Because of this, Scott Hanson has had his claim to fame in the sports broadcast world for a little over a decade.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 26, 2023

Watch: NFL RedZone studio evacuated during live broadcast

Chaos unfolded during Sunday's NFL RedZone broadcast when host Scott Hanson and the entire crew had to be evacuated from their Inglewood, California studio due to an alarm going off.

The worst teams to make the NFL playoffs

The 'Most interceptions in a season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 10, 2023