Adam Schefter is close to securing a long-term contract extension with ESPN, which would keep the veteran NFL insider at the network well into the 2030s. Although financial specifics of the agreement have not been disclosed, earlier reports indicated that Schefter’s previous contract was valued around $9 million per year. ESPN has not officially commented on the negotiations.

This extension comes as part of ESPN’s broader strategy to retain top NFL reporting talent following its acquisition of assets from NFL Network. The network has also recently inked new deals with insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, reinforcing its robust team of football reporters. Schefter remains a key figure among other notable ESPN NFL insiders such as Tom Pelissero, Jeremy Fowler, and Dan Graziano.

At 59 years old, Schefter has repeatedly stated he has no intention of retiring anytime soon, distinguishing himself from peers like former NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, who stepped away from broadcasting to take a college general manager role. Schefter has been a prominent presence on ESPN since joining in 2009, working alongside the late Chris Mortensen and appearing on numerous programs, especially the network’s NFL Countdown shows during football season.

Schefter’s renewal aligns with ESPN’s commitment to maintaining its leadership in NFL coverage through trusted insiders. His continued role helps the network sustain a competitive edge as it invests in experienced journalists who deliver breaking news and analysis to football fans nationwide, strengthening ESPN’s position in sports media.