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NFL rights renewals stall, but league still holds the leverage

Fox, CBS and the NFL remain without renewed deals as the season opens, but no streamer emerged to disrupt the market. That absence of a bidding war means legacy broadcasters keep their packages, with renewals likely 18-24 months out.

Why it matters. Fox and CBS keep negotiating from a stronger position because the absence of a rival streamer bid removes the NFL’s incentive to push for a costlier renewal.

Signal from sportico.com · Anthony Crupi · read the original.

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