Disney Not Yet In Talks With NFL About Rights Renewal, CFO Hugh Johnston Says, But “Not Dogmatic About The Process”

Disney is not yet negotiating a renewal of its long-term NFL rights deal, according to CFO Hugh Johnston on the company's quarterly earnings call. The update suggests the rights discussion remains in an early, non-committal stage rather than signaling an imminent deal change. The news is limited in immediate financial detail and appears to be a routine corporate update.

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Disney is not yet negotiating a renewal of its long-term NFL rights deal, according to CFO Hugh Johnston on the company's quarterly earnings call. The update suggests the rights discussion remains in an early, non-committal stage rather than signaling an imminent deal change. The news is limited in immediate financial detail and appears to be a routine corporate update.