Dwight Freeney Criticizes NFL Streaming Sprawl as Fans Face $600-Plus Season Costs
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 1
Dwight Freeney Criticizes NFL Streaming Sprawl as Fans Face $600-Plus Season Costs
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 1
Summary
Dwight Freeney said the NFL has spread games across too many streaming services, arguing fans should be able to watch their local team without extra paywalls or blackout-style barriers.
The 2026 schedule puts games on broadcast TV, cable and several streamers, with Prime Video carrying Thursday Night Football, Netflix streaming Week 1, Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Day games, and Peacock holding an exclusive January game.
Congressional scrutiny has grown as the House Judiciary Committee said some fans may need more than $600 a season to watch one team, while Sen. Mike Lee put last season's combined cable, streaming and internet cost near $1,000.
Freeney said he understands the league's economics and the player benefits from richer media deals, but warned the current model still leaves many consumers priced out and can make games hard to find even for heavy subscribers.