Super Bowl champ Steve Beuerlein calls the NFL's costly streaming service requirements for fans 'overkill'
Super Bowl champion Steve Beuerlein criticized the NFL's growing reliance on costly streaming services, calling it 'overkill' and expressing sympathy for fans frustrated by rising prices. He highlighted the financial burden of subscriptions and ticket costs, which can exceed $1,500 annually. Beuerlein acknowledged the league's need for revenue but sided with fans who feel priced out. The Justice Department is reportedly investigating the NFL's streaming practices amid public backlash.
- ▪Steve Beuerlein, a former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion, called the league's streaming requirements 'overkill' and supported fan complaints.
- ▪Fans may need subscriptions to YouTube TV, Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Netflix to watch all games, costing over $1,500 per year.
- ▪The Justice Department is reportedly investigating the NFL's shift to streaming services.
- ▪A Fox News poll found 72% of sports fans believe major sporting events should remain free on broadcast TV.
- ▪FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty stated 98% of public comments to the FCC oppose the move to streaming and support broadcast access.
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NFL Super Bowl champ Steve Beuerlein calls the NFL's costly streaming service requirements for fans 'overkill' Beuerlein calls the fans' complaints 'very legitimate' By Ryan Canfield Fox News Published April 28, 2026 1:16pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Super Bowl champion calls fans complaints about the rising costs to watch NFL games 'very legitimate' Super Bowl champion Steve Beuerlein tells Fox News Digital that he thinks the NFL's rising costs to stream games is overkill.
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