Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorAmazon will gain new rights to “Thursday Night Football” one year earlier than expected, giving the digital giant exclusive access to the NFL property in 2022, instead of in 2023.“This expedited deal is an immediate differentiator for us as a service, as it gives Prime members exclusive access to the most popular sport in the United States.” said Marie Donoghue, vice president of Global Sports Video at Amazon, in a statement.
The NFL’s pact with Amazon marks the first time the league has awarded exclusive game rights to a streaming outlet.The new terms mean Fox will drop its rights to show the Thursday games after one more season.
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