“NFL RedZone” will feature commercials during its broadcast for the first time beginning this season, longtime host Scott Hanson confirmed Wednesday.

Hanson, the host of “ NFL RedZone ” since its inaugural season in 2009, has traditionally begun each broadcast with his catchphrase, “Welcome to seven hours of commercial-free football.”

On Wednesday, however, he confirmed that RedZone will air commercial breaks beginning this season, the program’s first under ESPN ownership. The sports media giant acquired “NFL RedZone” as part of its purchase of NFL Network and other NFL media assets last month.

“The business folks handle the business, and I have no say over different elements that could or could not be in the show,” Hanson told “The Pat McAfee Show.” He revealed that his new catch

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