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CBS discusses NFL media rights negotiations amid unresolved talks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

CBS discusses NFL media rights negotiations amid unresolved talks

Summary

David Berson, president of CBS Sports, addressed the network’s negotiations for NFL media rights during CBS' NFL Media Day on August 11, 2026. While reports indicate that conversations are currently on hold due to corporate litigation involving CBS' parent company, Paramount, Berson confirmed that discussions continue. Originally, CBS and the NFL had aimed to negotiate a restructured deal, but political factors have delayed progress. Berson emphasized the ongoing strong relationship between CBS and the NFL, stating they communicate regularly.

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What We Know

•Berson highlighted the hold on rights negotiations due to Paramount's litigation.
•CBS was initially set to renegotiate a deal before the 2029-30 season.
•Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch's comments have raised concerns about completion timelines.
•Berson stated that CBS values its relationship with the NFL, maintaining daily conversations.

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12:30 AMYahoo Sports — David Berson: ‘Conversations continue’ with NFL despite reportedly stalled rights negotiations

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Much of CBS’ NFL Media Day on Tuesday rightfully centered on the fallout from the network’s decision to bench Tony Romo while he addresses his impaired driving arrest from last month. But CBS Sports president David Berson also took a moment to discuss the status of his network’s media rights talks with the NFL, which…
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