ESPN is acquiring NFL Fantasy as part of its deal with NFL Media. The merger isn't likely to impact fantasy managers this season.

ESPN has reached a non-binding agreement to acquire the NFL Network and other National Football League media assets, including linear rights to the RedZone channel, in exchange for granting the NFL a 10% equity stake in the all-sports network.

Under terms of the deal, ESPN will merge its fantasy football properties with those from the league. The NFL will continue to The NFL will continue to operate properties such as NFL Films and the NFL+ subscription streaming outlet, as well as official sites for the league’s 32 clubs. The NFL retains the rights to distribute NFL RedZone digitally.