One of the NFL’s most recognizable media stars could be on the move. According to a report by Michael McCarthy in Front Office Sports, NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson is testing the free agent waters and could be headed to NBC. McCarthy states, “Scott Hanson is in talks with NBC Sports about a wide-ranging job that could include Olympics and NFL coverage.”
Last summer, Hanson hosted NBC Sports’ Gold Zone broadcast on Peacock during the Paris Olympics, where his performance received rave reviews. The network recently announced that the format will return for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. Additionally, the report mentions that NBC is also considering Hanson for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Despite this apparent opportunity with NBC, Hanson remains in negotiations to return to NFL Media, although those talks have reportedly stalled amid renewed negotiations between ESPN and the league for the network to acquire its media assets, which would include NFL RedZone. Hanson’s contract with NFL Media expired after the football season.
If Hanson were to depart for NBC, it’s likely that the network would find a role for him during Sunday Night Football. McCarthy speculates that he could take over Maria Taylor’s position on Football Night in America if Taylor were to shift to host NBC’s NBA coverage next season, though that remains unconfirmed.
