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NFL holds line on early media rights talks despite Fox pushback

Ten yard penalty, automatic first down. NFL exec Hans Schroeder said the league’s stance on renegotiating media deals before their 2033 expiration hasn’t changed, after Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said such talks won’t happen. NFL deals include opt-out clauses after 2029 (2030 for Disney).

Why it matters. Fox’s public refusal to negotiate early signals partners can push back on the NFL’s timeline rather than assume the league dictates renewal terms.

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