Adam Schefter, Adrian Wojnarowski Agree to New Multiyear ESPN Contracts

ESPN has re-signed NFL insider Adam Schefter and NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, announcing multiyear extensions with both reporters Thursday.

"Millions of NBA fans rely daily on Woj’s distinctive insight and perspective," ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said. "He’s accessible to fans through so many ESPN touch points and his tenacity, dedication and presence on social media provide added connectivity. We are thrilled to continue to showcase his exceptional work well into the future."

Pitaro also issued a statement on Schefter's continued presence at the Worldwide Leader in Sports:

"The news cycle on the NFL has become a non-stop, year-round enterprise, and no one is more dialed in than Adam. Thanks to his tireless work ethic and skill, Adam is constantly delivering the latest information to NFL fans who can’t get enough. He has a profound impact on ESPN shows as well as in the social media space, and we are excited to have him continue to call ESPN home for many years to come."

Fans are used to seeing Schefter and Wojnarowski report on the biggest stories in their respective sports, but they themselves became sources of intrigue in recent months.

Front Office Sports' Michael McCarthy and A.J. Perez reported last October that Caesars Sportsbook was "preparing to go after" Schefter. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal reported in February that PointsBet was interested as well.

Wojnarowski was also cited by McCarthy and Perez as a target for Caesars Sportsbook, with one source telling them that gambling companies are "increasingly willing to spend for sports media talent."

McCarthy and Perez followed up in January to say The Athletic reached out to representatives for Schefter and Wojnarowski to confirm its willingness to extend contract offers.

In the end, neither is going anywhere.

The full details of the new contracts are unclear. According to McCarthy and Perez, Schefter and Wojnarowski earned around $2 million to $3 million annually from their last deals.

The Athletic's Richard Deitsch reported Schefter was expected to sign a five-year pact, matching the length of his previous contract. Deitsch speculated ESPN would want to strike a similar bargain with Wojnarowski.