The New York Times – Sports:
Jim Trotter said his contract with the NFL Network was not renewed after he challenged Commissioner Roger Goodell and other executives on pro football’s commitment to diversity.
Category: NFL Network
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Attorney General James and Bonta to Investigate the NFL’s Treatment of Women
The New York Times – Sports:
Letitia James of New York and Rob Bonta of California opened a joint investigation of the league a year after The Times reported female workers’ claims of workplace discrimination and pay inequity.
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Why the N.F.L. Draft Is Bigger Than ‘Succession’
The New York Times – Sports:
It’s an awards presentation, a Hallmark Channel-style TV drama, a beauty pageant and a reality show. And the N.F.L. really knows how to sell.
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After Celebrating Tragedy, the N.F.L. Draft Looks to Change Its Tone
The New York Times – Sports:
Criticism of the fascination with players’ bodies and the focus on tragic family histories has the league and its broadcast partners rethinking the draft.
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What N.F.L. Broadcasters Left Out in Deshaun Watson’s Return
The New York Times – Sports:
When Deshaun Watson’s suspension ended, the N.F.L.’s broadcast partners focused mainly on his return to the field, not on the behavior a hearing officer had deemed “predatory,” or on the women who accused him.
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N.F.L. Releasing 2022 Regular-Season Schedule Thursday in Prime Time
The New York Times – Sports:
The drama of the schedule release continues the N.F.L.’s trend of turning off-season events, including the draft and the scouting combine, into prime-time spectacles.
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N.F.L. Players Try a Different Training Camp: the Broadcast Booth
The New York Times – Sports:
N.F.L. broadcasters netted massive contracts this off-season. A league-organized boot camp prepares the players who want to follow their path.