LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 05: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 05, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The NFL is set to lose around 60 members of staff, according to a report from Sports Business Journal.

The publication notes that the aforementioned number of employees have accepted buyout packages from the league. The NFL reportedly offered such packages to over 200 employees in January, but less than half have accepted to date.

According to the latest report, most of the persons who have taken it work at NFL Films and the league’s finance sector.

Staffers were required to have a total of 70 or more years when age and experience were added up to qualify for the buyout. They were offered three weeks of salary for every year served, as well as bonuses.

“The league has worked to adapt to the changing business environment, aligning resources with key investment opportunities, and are continuously evaluating ways to enhance efficiency and improve outcomes,” the NFL said in a statement after the original report was published in January.

“Together we have defined the League’s strategic priorities and identified areas for significant growth and investment. Those areas — such as international expansion, the growth of flag football, and the continued development of media and digital platforms — will help shape the future of the game.

“And the internal operations — how we operate, where we invest our capital, and the workforce — must evolve to align with these strategic priorities to best position the League for continued success.”

The NFL laid off around five percent of its workforce last March, so they’re probably keen on avoiding such a route this time around.

Still, we shouldn’t put it beyond them to make additional cuts in a cost-saving measure.