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CBS resumes negotiations with NFL for potential broadcast deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:22 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

CBS resumes negotiations with NFL for potential broadcast deal

Summary

CBS continues discussions with the NFL regarding its broadcasting rights, with talks reportedly focusing on increasing the annual fee from $2.1 billion to $3 billion. CBS Sports president David Berson confirmed ongoing conversations, highlighting the network's strong relationship with the NFL. Current contracts with the NFL run through 2029, and CBS's recent corporate changes may give the league leverage to renegotiate. Despite the stalled negotiations due to legal matters involving CBS's parent company, the NFL could decide to seek new broadcasting options. Any change would significantly impact CBS's schedule and advertising as Sunday afternoon games remain vital on broadcast TV.

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Market Watch

•CBS and the NFL talk about a revised broadcast deal.
•The current contract could increase CBS’s annual payment substantially.
•CBS's deal runs through 2029, pending changes from the NFL.
•Negotiations stalled amid legal challenges for CBS's parent company.
•Sunday afternoon games are crucial for the NFL's broadcast strategy.

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4:22 AMYahoo Sports — CBS continues to talk to NFL about a new broadcast deal

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The question of whether Tony Romo will continue to call NFL games for CBS has somewhat obscured the question of whether CBS will continue to broadcast NFL games.
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