DOJ expected to review ESPN-NFL media deal over potential competition concerns: report

The ESPN-NFL deal reportedly faces a major roadblock from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).The sides agreed to a deal, formally announced Tuesday, in which ESPN will acquire NFL Network and other media assets, including NFL RedZone, from the National Football League in exchange for the league taking a 10% equity stake in the all-sports network as part of a landmark agreement.However, the DOJ is expected to conduct a substantive review of the new ESPN-NFL transaction, Reuters reported, citing a source. Another source said obtaining U.S. antitrust clearance could take up to 12 month