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NFL supports Protect College Sports Act for stable college athletics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:23 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

NFL supports Protect College Sports Act for stable college athletics
Summary

The NFL issued a statement endorsing the Protect College Sports Act, calling it an important step for stability in college athletics. This endorsement comes ahead of an upcoming markup scheduled for June 18, which is a crucial part of the legislative process. The NFL highlighted the bill's provision on voluntary pooling of media rights, amidst discussions on its implications from other NCAA conferences. The league expressed its intent to collaborate with Congressional leaders as the legislation advances, emphasizing the need for healthy collegiate athletics for the future of sports in America.

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  • •NFL supports Protect College Sports Act for college athletics stability
  • •Markup of the bill is scheduled for June 18
  • •Emphasis on voluntary pooling of media rights
  • •NFL plans to work with Congressional leaders on the legislation
  • •The act aims to benefit college athletes and institutions
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  • 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — NFL endorses Protect College Sports Act as ‘important step’ toward stability
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The NFL has released a statement in support of the Protect College Sports Act. The league cited the need for stability in the college athletics landscape and said the bill is an “important step” toward that point. Tuesday’s statement comes ahead of a scheduled markup this week – the next step in the legislative process. […]

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