NFL inks reported $2B deal with Verizon to stream games on various platforms
Between player protests, concussion concerns, and a ratings decline, it’s been a tumultuous year for the NFL. But there’s no doubt that the league’s media rights still hold incredible value. The NFL and Verizon on Monday announced an expanded multi-year deal worth a reported $2 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal, that will enable Verizon to stream games nationwide on a variety of platforms, regardless of mobile carrier. That’s a big difference from the existing deal between the NFL and Verizon, which had exclusive rights to stream games on smartphones to its wireless customers. It was a way for… Read More