NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the league may begin renegotiating its media rights deals as early as 2026, four years ahead of schedule. This could add billions to the league's revenue. Current partners Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Amazon, and Fox would need to agree. The NFL's immense viewership and the success of other leagues' recent deals incentivize early talks, despite potential regulatory hurdles with ESPN's pending stake acquisition and the possibility of an 18th-week season. The move could impact other leagues' negotiations and increase NFL team valuations and salary caps.

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