CBS and NFL continue discussions on potential TV rights agreements
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:28 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
CBS and the NFL are engaged in ongoing conversations regarding future television rights, with the preseason beginning in less than a month. The growth of streaming services is increasing the value of broadcast deals, putting pressure on CBS to renegotiate. CBS Sports president David Berson confirmed that talks are active, despite no imminent agreement being reported. The NFL's strong negotiating position is underscored by its lucrative existing contracts with various networks and streaming platforms, indicating upcoming negotiations could significantly impact television broadcasting rights.
- •Ongoing contract talks between CBS and the NFL are underway.
- •The NFL season begins in less than a month.
- •Streaming growth is pushing broadcast rights value higher.
- •Berson states the relationship with the NFL is robust.
- •Future negotiations may lead to larger broadcasting contracts.
- 1:28 PMYahoo Sports — CBS, NFL talks could signal another major TV rights increase
"The NFL and CBS remain in contract talks as streaming growth could push the value of future television rights even higher across the league soon.
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