FCC sends a stern warning to the NFL, jeopardizing future plans
The NFL is transitioning toward the 2026 NFL Draft. One of the great spectacles in sports will be broadcast live. The king of American sports has made its product feel nearly invincible due to its immense value and demand.
That doesn’t mean the NFL isn’t without backlash. In recent years, the league has negotiated extremely lucrative contracts with streaming services. The streaming landscape is a polarizing subject and has left many fans agitated.
Even the U. S. government has taken note of these practices.
MORE: New York Jets quarterback NFL Draft plans revealed by NFL insider FCC Chair Brendan Carr has indicated that there could be serious ramifications for the NFL. The league continues to veer away from traditional television broadcasts. This includes the potential revocation of its coveted antitrust exemption.
Dec 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) is interviewed by CBS Sports reporter Melanie Collins after the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The NFL’s ‘tipping point’? “Does the NFL still benefit from the antitrust exemption when they’re negotiating for carriage of games not on a sponsored telecast, but on a streaming service?