The Justice Department is reportedly investigating whether the NFL used anticompetitive tactics in its media rights deals. That's according to several news outlets; the story was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Fans, regulators and members of Congress have voiced concerns in recent months over the cost of watching games now that they're offered across various broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.
In a statement, the league defended its practices, saying, "With over 87 percent of our games on free broadcast television ... the NFL has for decades put our fans front and center."