Four-Part Series ‘Marching Back: After the Storm’ Airs on ‘NFL Total Access’ Wednesday, August 26 – Saturday, August 30

Three-Part ‘Huddle Up’ Series Debuts TODAY

NFL Media memorializes the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a four-part series titled Marching Back: After the Storm. The series will run on NFL Network’s NFL Total Access Wednesday, August 26 – Saturday, August 29, with all four features and additional elements airing on NFL Total Access Sunday, August 30.

NFL Total Access airs at 7:00 PM ET Wednesday – Friday and at 3:00 PM ET on Saturday and Sunday.

Provided below are the four features included in Marching Back: After the Storm:

• NFL Media’s Michael Silver returns to New Orleans to remember his experiences as the first sports journalist to arrive in the city after Hurricane Katrina. Former New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister and wide receiver Joe Horn join Silver on his trip to recall the events from 10 years ago. Airs Wednesday, August 26 on NFL Total Access

• NFL Media’s Mark Kriegel traces the history of how the Saints stayed in New Orleans and how the Superdome was rebuilt after the storm. Includes interviews with former Governor Kathleen Blanco and former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue. Airs Thursday, August 27 on NFL Total Access

• Former University of Minnesota defensive tackle Harold Legania – profiled in the upcoming season of NFL Network’s Emmy-nominated series Undrafted – grew up in New Orleans and recounts living through Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Airs Friday, August 28 on NFL Total Access

• NFL Media’s Andrea Kremer brings together a small group of New Orleans natives who rode out the storm in the Superdome and then returned for the Saints’ first game back in the Super Dome on September 25, 2006. Airs Saturday, August 29 on NFL Total Access

Additional elements of NFL Media’s Marching Back: After the Storm include:

• NFL Media’s Mark Kriegel visits with Louisiana native and former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devery Henderson for a piece that airs Thursday, August 27 on NFL Preseason HQ at 8:00 AM ET

• NFL Network analyst and New Orleans native Marshall Faulk speaks with current Saints head coach Sean Payton

• Special vignette of Marshall Faulk’s coverage of Hurricane Katrina and his hometown from 2006

On Thursday, August 27, NFL.com unveils a digital experience, complete with NFL Media’s Michael Silver’s long-form article and all four features, as well as photo stills and web-only content.

On Monday, August 24, NFL Network kicks off a three-part series called ‘Huddle Up.’ Each installment of the series will air on NFL Network’s NFL Preseason HQ at 8:00 AM ET and NFL Total Access at 7:00 PM ET from August 24-26. The series, hosted by NFL Network correspondent and mother of four Melissa Stark, features candid conversation and unique perspectives between football moms on youth sports and safety. Segments will include discussions on Heads Up Football, injuries and concussions, and dealing with coaches, among other topics.

Each ‘Huddle Up’ segment will be available for viewing on NFLhealthplaybook.com.

Featured guests include Christine Golic, an NFL consultant on youth football and a member of the Heads Up Football Advisory Committee, Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth, a neuropsychologist who specializes in head injuries for the Bears and other professional sports teams in Chicago, and Stephanie Rivera, former assistant coach for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics.

Heads Up Football encompasses USA Football’s accredited Level 1 Coach Certification Course, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concussion recognition and response, medical expert-approved heat and hydration protocols, equipment fitting instruction and Heads Up Tackling and Blocking techniques for safer play.

Approximately 6,500 youth football leagues and more than 1,100 high schools in all 50 states, representing more than 1 million players, have adopted Heads Up Football for the 2015 season. More than 140,000 coaches will complete USA Football’s Level 1 coaching education courses before the 2015 season kicks off.

For more information on Heads Up Football, visit: usafootball.com/headsup.

ABOUT NFL MEDIA

NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, NFL Now, NFL Mobile from Verizon and NFL RedZone.

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

Currently in more than 72 million homes, NFL Network has carriage agreements with each of the country’s largest television providers including Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Cablevision, Cox, Charter, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-Verse.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on the NFL Mobile from Verizon app (NFL.com/mobile), the NFL app delivered on Xbox One & Xbox 360 (Xbox.com/nfl) from Microsoft, and through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/watch), with participating cable and satellite providers. For more information, log on to NFL.com/nflnetwork.  NFL.com is the exclusive internet home of NFL Network.

NFL content has never been more popular across the media landscape. According to the Nielsen Company, the 2014 NFL regular season reached 202.3 million unique viewers, representing 80 percent of all television homes and 68 percent of potential viewers in the U.S. NFL games accounted for the top 20 and 45 of the 50 most-watched TV shows among all programming in 2014.

 

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With Unprecedented Access, NFL Films Conducts Exclusive Interviews with Chairman/CEO Robert Kraft, President Jonathan Kraft, Head Coach Bill Belichick & Entire Patriots Coaching Staff

“DO YOUR JOB: BILL BELICHICK AND THE 2014 PATRIOTS” Premieres Wednesday, September 9 at 8:00 PM ET on NFL Network

NFL Network provides an exclusive, inside look at how a championship team is built with Do Your Job: Bill Belichick and the 2014 Patriots Wednesday, September 9 at 8:00 PM ET.

The one-hour show provides an encompassing behind-the-scenes look at the Super Bowl-winning 2014 New England Patriots as told by the men who designed it – Belichick, Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft, president Jonathan Kraft and the entire Patriots coaching staff. It is the first time NFL Films has had access to interview and tell the story of a team’s season through the recollections of an entire coaching staff. The show features a lengthy interview with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who discusses an array of topics ranging from preseason roster moves to the pivotal play at the end of Super Bowl XLIX.

“You don’t often get the amount of time and inside access from a professional sports franchise that we were afforded by the Patriots, including Robert Kraft and Coach Belichick,” said Ken Rodgers, Coordinating Producer for NFL Films. “Our hope is to give fans a more meaningful perspective into one of the most memorable seasons in Patriots history and one of the most exciting, and discussed, finishes ever to a Super Bowl.”

‘Do your job.’ It’s a mantra that Belichick has preached over the course of his 16 seasons as head coach of the New England Patriots. It has resulted in four Super Bowl championships, six conference championships, 12 division titles and the most playoff wins by a head coach in NFL history.

Additionally, on Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 PM ET on NFL Network, America’s Game: 2014 Patriots premieres, with tight end Rob Gronkowski, wide receiver Julian Edelman and defensive back Devin McCourty re-telling the story of their most recent championship season in their own words.

The following Patriots personnel were interviewed for Do Your Job:

• Robert Kraft – Chairman and CEO
• Jonathan Kraft – President
• Bill Belichick – Head Coach
• Nick Caserio – Director of Player Personnel
• Josh McDaniels – Offensive Coordinator
• Matt Patricia – Defensive Coordinator
• Scott O’Brien – Special Teams Coordinator
• Ivan Fears – Running Backs Coach
• Brian Daboll – Tight Ends Coach
• Chad O’Shea – Wide Receivers Coach
• Dave DeGuglielmo – Offensive Line Coach
• Brendan Daly – Defensive Line Coach
• Patrick Graham – Linebackers Coach
• Brian Flores – Safeties Coach
• Josh Boyer – Defensive Backs Coach
• Ernie Adams – Director of Football Research
• Berj Najarian – Director of Football Administration
• Stephen Belichick – Defensive Assistant

ABOUT NFL MEDIA

NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, NFL Now, NFL Mobile from Verizon and NFL RedZone.

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

Currently in more than 72 million homes, NFL Network has carriage agreements with each of the country’s largest television providers including Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Cablevision, Cox, Charter, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-Verse.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on the NFL Mobile from Verizon app (NFL.com/mobile), the NFL app delivered on XBOX from Microsoft, and through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/watch), with participating cable and satellite providers. For more information, log on to NFL.com/nflnetwork.  NFL.com is the exclusive internet home of NFL Network.

NFL content has never been more popular across the media landscape. According to the Nielsen Company, the 2014 NFL regular season reached 202.3 million unique viewers, representing 80 percent of all television homes and 68 percent of potential viewers in the U.S. NFL games accounted for the top 20 and 45 of the 50 most-watched TV shows among all programming in 2014.

 

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Free Preseason Editions of ‘NFL RedZone’ Thursday, August 13 & Friday, August 14 at 7:30 PM ET

Six Live Week 1 Preseason Games on NFL Network:

Green Bay Packers at New England Patriots – August 13 at 7:30 PM ET

Dallas Cowboys at San Diego Chargers – August 13 at 10:30 PM ET

Tennessee Titans at Atlanta Falcons – August 14 at 7:00 PM ET

Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks – August 14 at 10:00 PM ET

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings – August 15 at 8:00 PM ET

Indianapolis Colts at Philadelphia Eagles – August 16 at 1:00 PM ET

It’s time to get ‘Back to Football’ and NFL Network remains the go-to destination to do so, with six live games, re-airs of every Week 1 preseason game and two free preseason editions of NFL RedZone.

NFL Network’s Week 1 live schedule begins Thursday, August 13 when the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots host quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers at 7:30 PM ET. At 10:30 PM ET, NFL Network provides live coverage of the Dallas Cowboys at San Diego Chargers game (joined in progress).

Editions of NFL Total Access on Thursday air at 6:00 PM ET, during halftime of Packers-Patriots and during halftime of Cowboys-Chargers, with host Dan Hellie, and analysts Michael Irvin and LaDainian Tomlinson.

On Friday, August 14 at 7:00 PM ET, NFL Network provides live coverage of Marcus Mariota’s preseason debut when the Tennessee Titans travel to face wide receiver Julio Jones and the Atlanta Falcons. At 10:00 PM ET, quarterback Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos travel to Seattle to face quarterback Russell Wilson and the Seahawks. Editions of NFL Total Access air Friday at 6:30 PM ET, and during halftime of both the Titans-Falcons and Broncos-Seahawks games, with host Hellie, and analysts Tomlinson, Heath Evans and Michael Robinson.

NFL Network’s Week 1 live schedule continues Saturday, August 15 when number one overall pick Jameis Winston makes his preseason debut when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face running back Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings at 8:00 PM ET. Editions of NFL Total Access air Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, during halftime of Buccaneers-Vikings and following the conclusion of the game, with host Hellie, and analysts Robinson and Steve Mariucci.

NFL Network’s Week 1 live schedule concludes Sunday, August 16 at 1:00 PM ET with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Indianapolis Colts. Editions of NFL Total Access air Sunday at 12:30 PM ET, during halftime of Colts-Eagles and following the conclusion of the game with host Hellie, and analysts Mariucci and Nate Burleson.

Additionally, NFL Network provides complete game re-airs of every Week 1 preseason game.

With NFL Mobile from Verizon, fans on the go can stream all 65 preseason games on their smartphones when they air on NFL Network, including 13 LIVE preseason games. Plus, get all the latest news and highlights with live NFL Network 24/7. Verizon customers are eligible to live stream content on NFL Mobile. For more information, including how to access, visit vzw.com/nfl. For fans using other devices, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on the NFL app delivered on XBOX from Microsoft and through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/watch) on PCs and tablets, with participating cable and satellite providers.

***Please note that all live games on NFL Network are subject to local blackouts***

Returning this year are five free preseason editions of NFL RedZone, hosted by Scott Hanson, beginning Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14 at 7:30 PM ET. Rhett Lewis hosts on Friday.

The remaining free editions of NFL RedZone will be:

• Saturday, August 22 at 7:30 PM ET
• Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 PM ET
• Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 PM ET

Below is NFL Network’s Week 1 broadcast schedule.

NFL NETWORK 2015 WEEK 1 PRESEASON GAMES SCHEDULE

(ALL TIMES EASTERN; LIVE GAMES IN BOLD; ALL GAMES IN HIGH DEFINITION)

Thursday, August 13

7:30 PM ET – Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots – LIVE

10:30 PM ET – Dallas Cowboys vs. San Diego Chargers – LIVE (joined live in progress)

1:00 AM ET – Washington Redskins vs. Cleveland Browns

5:00 AM ET – New York Jets vs. Detroit Lions

Friday, August 14

10:00 AM ET – Miami Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears

1:00 PM ET – Dallas Cowboys vs. San Diego Chargers

4:00 PM ET – New Orleans Saints vs. Baltimore Ravens

7:00 PM ET – Tennessee Titans vs. Atlanta Falcons – LIVE

10:00 PM ET – Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks – LIVE

1:00 AM ET – St. Louis Rams vs. Oakland Raiders

4:00 AM ET – Dallas Cowboys vs. San Diego Chargers

Saturday, August 15

7:00 AM ET – New York Giants vs. Cincinnati Bengals

10:00 AM ET – Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills

1:00 PM ET – Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

4:00 PM ET – Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks

8:00 PM ET – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings – LIVE

12 Midnight ET – San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans

3:00 AM ET – Kansas City Chiefs vs. Arizona Cardinals

Sunday, August 16

7:00 AM ET – Tennessee Titans vs. Atlanta Falcons

10:00 AM ET – Washington Redskins vs. Cleveland Browns

1:00 PM ET – Indianapolis Colts vs. Philadelphia Eagles – LIVE

4:30 PM ET – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings

7:00 PM ET – Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots

9:30 PM ET – Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks

12 Midnight ET – Dallas Cowboys vs. San Diego Chargers

3:00 AM ET – San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans

5:30 AM ET – Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills

Monday, August 17

10:00 AM ET – New York Giants vs. Cincinnati Bengals

1:00 PM ET – Tennessee Titans vs. Atlanta Falcons

4:00 PM ET – Indianapolis Colts vs. Philadelphia Eagles

8:00 PM ET – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings

12 Midnight ET – St. Louis Rams vs. Oakland Raiders

3:00 AM ET – New Orleans Saints vs. Baltimore Ravens

5:30 AM ET – New York Jets vs. Detroit Lions

Tuesday, August 18

10:00 AM ET – Miami Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears

1:00 PM ET – Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

4:00 PM ET – Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots

8:00 PM ET – Dallas Cowboys vs. San Diego Chargers

12 Midnight ET – San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans

3:00 AM ET – Tennessee Titans vs. Atlanta Falcons

5:30 AM ET – New York Giants vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Wednesday, August 19

10:00 AM ET – Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills

1:00 PM ET – New York Jets vs. Detroit Lions

4:00 PM ET – New Orleans Saints vs. Baltimore Ravens

8:00 PM ET – Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks

12 Midnight ET – Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

3:00 AM ET – Kansas City Chiefs vs. Arizona Cardinals

5:30 AM ET – San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans

Thursday, August 20

10:00 AM ET – Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots

1:00 PM ET – Washington Redskins vs. Cleveland Browns

4:00 PM ET – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings

5:30 AM ET – St. Louis Rams vs. Oakland Raiders

Friday, August 21

10:00 AM ET – Indianapolis Colts vs. Philadelphia Eagles

***Please note that all live games on NFL Network are subject to local blackouts***

ABOUT NFL MEDIA

NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, NFL Now, NFL Mobile from Verizon and NFL RedZone.

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

Currently in more than 72 million homes, NFL Network has carriage agreements with each of the country’s largest television providers including Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Cablevision, Cox, Charter, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-Verse.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on the NFL Mobile from Verizon app (NFL.com/mobile), the NFL app delivered on XBOX from Microsoft, and through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/watch), with participating cable and satellite providers. For more information, log on to NFL.com/nflnetwork.  NFL.com is the exclusive internet home of NFL Network.

NFL content has never been more popular across the media landscape. According to the Nielsen Company, the 2014 NFL regular season reached 202.3 million unique viewers, representing 80 percent of all television homes and 68 percent of potential viewers in the U.S. NFL games accounted for the top 20 and 45 of the 50 most-watched TV shows among all programming in 2014.

 

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‘Hall of Fame Saturday’ – Saturday, August 8 at 4:00 PM ET

2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony – Saturday at 7:00 PM ET

Rich Eisen, Hall of Famers Michael Irvin & Marshall Faulk, and NFL Media’s Michael Silver & Steve Wyche Anchor Coverage From Canton

NFL Network provides seven hours of live Pro Football Hall of Fame coverage Saturday, August 8 from Canton, Ohio.

The 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class features Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley, Junior Seau, Will Shields, Mick Tingelhoff, Bill Polian and Ron Wolf.

NFL Network’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement coverage includes:

Hall of Fame Saturday — Saturday, August 8 at 4:00 PM ET

On Saturday at 4:00 PM ET, Rich Eisen, Hall of Famers Michael Irvin and Marshall Faulk, and NFL Media’s Michael Silver and Steve Wyche host Hall of Fame Saturday.

Featured on the three-hour show:

• Michael Irvin and Marshall Faulk speak with fellow Hall of Famers Bruce Smith and James Lofton

• Hall of Famers Jim Kelly and Howie Long join Rich Eisen, Michael Irvin and Marshall Faulk on-set

• Hall of Famer Eddie DeBartolo Jr. joins Rich Eisen and Michael Silver on-set

• NFL Media’s Steve Wyche speaks with Hall of Famers Troy Aikman and Curtis Martin

• Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre discusses former Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf

• Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy discusses former Indianapolis Colts general manager Bill Polian

2015 Pro Football Enshrinement Ceremony — Saturday, August 8 at 7:00 PM ET

At 7:00 PM ET, NFL Network provides live coverage of the 2015 Pro Football Enshrinement Ceremony. The Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2015 presenters:

INDUCTEE                             PRESENTER                         RELATIONSHIP

Jerome Bettis                          John Bettis III                          Brother

Tim Brown                              Donald Kelly                            Brother

Charles Haley                         Edward DeBartolo Jr.             Former 49ers owner

Bill Polian                                Marv Levy                               Former Bills head coach

Junior Seau                             Sydney Seau                          Daughter

Will Shields                              Adrian Lunsford                      Friend

Mick Tingelhoff                       Fran Tarkenton                       Teammate

Ron Wolf                                 Eliot Wolf                                 Son

After the show, a special live edition of NFL Total Access airs recapping the 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on the NFL Mobile from Verizon app (NFL.com/mobile), the NFL app delivered on XBOX from Microsoft, and through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/watch), with participating cable and satellite providers. With NFL Mobile from Verizon, fans on the go can stream NFL Network content on their smartphones and get all of the latest news and highlights with live NFL Network 24/7. Live streaming content on NFL Mobile is available to certain Verizon customers only. For more information, including how to access, visit vzw.com/nfl.

Featured Pro Football Hall of Fame content on NFL.com includes:

• Elliot Harrison provides what you need to know about all eight inductees: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000507156/article/pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2015-what-you-need-to-know

• Elliot Harrison goes team-by-team to provide one Hall of Fame candidate: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000506384/article/pro-football-hall-of-fame-top-candidate-for-each-nfc-team

• Gil Brandt provides his list of active Hall of Fame locks: http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000506755/tom-brady-peyton-manning-among-active-hall-of-fame-locks

• Feature on the late Junior Seau: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-hall-of-fame/0ap3000000506176/Junior-Seau-charges-into-Hall-of-Fame

ABOUT NFL MEDIA

NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, NFL Now, NFL Mobile from Verizon and NFL RedZone.

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

Currently in more than 72 million homes, NFL Network has carriage agreements with each of the country’s largest television providers including Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Cablevision, Cox, Charter, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-Verse.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on the NFL Mobile from Verizon app (NFL.com/mobile), the NFL app delivered on XBOX from Microsoft, and through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/watch), with participating cable and satellite providers. For more information, log on to NFL.com/nflnetwork.  NFL.com is the exclusive internet home of NFL Network.

 

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‘Inside Training Camp Live’ Provides Nine Hours of Live Coverage Daily July 29 – August 11 on NFL Network

NFL.com/TrainingCamp Serves as Landing Page for NFL Digital Media Content – Features 32 Team Reports from NFL.com Writers

All 65 Preseason Games & 12 Live Games on NFL Network – Including NFL Debuts for Jameis Winston & Marcus Mariota

‘NFL Preseason HQ’ – Airs Monday-Friday at 8:00 AM ET Beginning Monday, August 3 on NFL Network

Five Free Preseason Editions of ‘NFL RedZone’ Beginning Thursday, August 13

It’s time to get #BackToFootball.

NFL Media – comprised of NFL Network, NFL.com, NFL Mobile from Verizon, NFL Now & NFL RedZone – remains the go-to destination for football fans during the preseason, with comprehensive coverage of all 32 training camps provided by former players, front office personnel and reporters, all 65 preseason games – including 12 live games on NFL Network – and five free preseason editions of NFL RedZone.

Inside Training Camp Live & Training Camp Primetime – Wednesday, July 29 – Tuesday, August 11

Starting Wednesday, July 29 and continuing through Tuesday, August 11, Inside Training Camp Live hits the field at 10:00 AM ET on NFL Network, providing nine hours of live coverage each day. As teams report to camp and take the field for the first time, NFL Network is there to provide live look-ins at team practices, interviews with players and coaches, analysis from former players, head coaches and front office executives, and live reports from reporters stationed at various training camp sites.

With the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings reporting to training camps early, NFL Network provides live coverage of each team Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 beginning each day at 3:00 PM ET.

On Inside Training Camp Live, hosts Andrew Siciliano, Rhett Lewis and Erin Coscarelli are joined by NFL Network analysts Michael Irvin, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, Steve Mariucci, LaDainian Tomlinson, Willie McGinest, Shaun O’Hara, Heath Evans, Brian Baldinger, Charley Casserly, Michael Robinson, Mike Mayock, Brian Billick, Nate Burleson, Terrell Davis, Daniel Jeremiah, Solomon Wilcots and Curtis Conway to provide analysis and interviews as teams report for training camp. Also lending their voices throughout will be 14 NFL Media reporters covering all 32 teams and providing the latest news reports from training camps. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, NFL Media reporters Michael Silver and Judy Battista, and NFL Network reporters Tiffany Blackmon, Albert Breer, Stacey Dales, Jeff Darlington, Alex Flanagan, Kim Jones, Randy Moss, James Palmer, Desmond Purnell, Omar Ruiz and Steve Wyche will provide on-location reports from training camps around the league.

At 8:00 PM ET, Training Camp Primetime provides a recap of all the day’s action with on-location reports, expert analysis, and interviews with players and coaches. The three-hour Training Camp Primetime features hosts Scott Hanson and Chris Rose, and analysts Willie McGinest, Kurt Warner, LaDainian Tomlinson, Steve Mariucci, Nate Burleson, Michael Robinson and Terrell Davis.

NFL Network’s Inside Training Camp Live coverage features extensive on-location coverage of six teams, starting Sunday, August 2. The six teams featured are:

• Sunday, August 2 – Cincinnati Bengals
• Monday, August 3 – Pittsburgh Steelers
• Tuesday, August 4 – Arizona Cardinals
• Wednesday, August 5 – Dallas Cowboys
• Thursday, August 6 – St. Louis Rams
• Friday, August 7 – Cleveland Browns

Coverage of each team will feature live look-ins to practice, interviews with players and coaches, and team-specific editions of Inside Training Camp Live and Training Camp Primetime.

At 2:00 PM ET, Inside Training Camp Live: Fantasy Spotlight covers all of the latest news from training camp with a fantasy football spin, getting people ready for their fantasy drafts. Matt “Money” Smith, Michael Fabiano, James Koh, Adam Rank, Akbar Gbajabiamila, Marcas Grant and Elliot Harrison host.

A live edition of NFL Total Access airs each night at 7:00 PM ET.

With NFL Mobile from Verizon, fans on the go can stream all 65 preseason games on their smartphones when they air on NFL Network, including 12 LIVE preseason games. Plus, get all the latest news and highlights with live NFL Network 24/7. Live streaming content on NFL Mobile is available to certain Verizon customers only. For more information, including how to access, visit vzw.com/nfl.

NFL Digital Media Training Camp & 2015 Preseason Coverage

Not near a TV? NFL Digital Media provides further coverage as training camps get underway:

• NFL.com/trainingcamp, sponsored by Gatorade, serves as the landing spot for all of NFL.com’s 2015 training camp coverage, bringing together news, VOD from NFL Network’s Inside Training Camp Live coverage and analysis from NFL.com’s stable of writers

• Around the NFL writers will provide a daily ‘What You Need to Know’ from every day of training camp and the 2015 preseason, aggregating all of the latest news coming from all 32 teams

• NFL.com writers will visit all 32 teams throughout training camp, penning the ‘Inside Training Camp’ series, sponsored by Econo Lodge. Each writer will bring fans in-depth analysis of the key training camp position battles and a preview of each team as they prepare for the 2015 NFL season

• NFL Fan Pass – NFL Fan Pass takes fans beyond the field providing the ultimate inside access to the NFL. During training camps, fans will learn everything they’ve always wanted to know about their favorite NFL stars, including Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles, Denver Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware and more in ‘What’s Up, Pro?’ Plus, meet your favorite team’s top rookies, featuring Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams and others in the Rookie Confessional and Virtual Rookie Card series. For additional information, visit NFL.com/FanPass

• NFL Fantasy LIVE streams Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:00 PM ET, starting Monday, August 17 and continuing through Friday, September 4, providing all of the latest news and analysis as fans prepare for the upcoming Fantasy Football season

• Fans can sign up now to play Fantasy Football at NFL.com/fantasy, and find  full 2015 NFL season fantasy preview articles and videos, including a comprehensive Fantasy Draft Kit

NFL Preseason HQ – Monday – Friday at 8:00 AM ET

NFL Preseason HQ airs Monday – Friday at 8:00 AM ET starting Monday, August 3 and airing through Friday, September 4. The two-hour NFL Preseason HQ is the ultimate destination for everything related to the NFL preseason, providing the latest preseason highlights, breaking news, developing stories and player injury updates.

Steve Weissman hosts and is joined by a rotating roster of NFL Media talent, including analysts Terrell Davis, LaVar Arrington and Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, Fantasy experts Michael Fabiano and Elliot Harrison, and host Erin Coscarelli.

All 65 Preseason Games on NFL Network

NFL Network remains the only place to see the entire slate of 65 preseason games, with games throughout the month of August. Additionally, NFL Network’s preseason broadcast schedule features 12 live games, beginning with the defending Super Bowl-champion New England Patriots hosting quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers Thursday, August 13 at 7:30 PM ET.

Additionally, NFL Network’s live preseason schedule includes the NFL debuts for the top two picks in the 2015 NFL Draft, Jameis Winston (Saturday, August 15 at 8:00 PM ET) and Marcus Mariota (Friday, August 14 at 7:00 PM ET).

Free Preseason Editions of NFL RedZone

Returning this year are five free preseason editions of NFL RedZone, hosted by Scott Hanson (Matt “Money” Smith hosts on Friday, August 14). The five preseason editions of NFL RedZone will be:

• Thursday, August 13 at 7:30 PM ET
• Friday, August 14 at 7:30 PM ET (hosted by Matt “Money” Smith)
• Saturday, August 22 at 7:30 PM ET
• Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 PM ET
• Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 PM ET

NFL NETWORK’S 2015 LIVE PRESEASON SCHEDULE

(All Times are Eastern)

Week 1

 

Thursday, August 13

7:30 PM – Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots

10:30 PM – Dallas Cowboys vs. San Diego Chargers (joined in progress)

Friday, August 14

7:00 PM – Tennessee Titans vs. Atlanta Falcons

10:00 PM – Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks

Saturday, August 15

8:00 PM – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings

Sunday, August 16

1:00 PM – Indianapolis Colts vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 2

Friday, August 21

8:00 PM – Seattle Seahawks vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Saturday, August 22

7:00 PM – Baltimore Ravens vs. Philadelphia Eagles

10:00 PM – San Diego Chargers vs. Arizona Cardinals

Week 3

Saturday, August 29

4:00 PM – Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills

Week 4

Thursday, September 3

7:00 PM – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Miami Dolphins  

10:00 PM – San Diego Chargers vs. San Francisco 49ers

* Live games on NFL Network will be blacked out in the participating teams’ over-the-air station markets. Re-airs of a non-sellout preseason game prior to the home team’s local over-the-air station re-airing the game will be blacked out on NFL Network in the home team market.

Complete Inside Training Camp Live Talent Schedule

Provided below is a complete talent schedule for Inside Training Camp Live for July 27 – August 11:

Monday, July 27

• Andrew Siciliano & Curtis Conway – Los Angeles

Tuesday, July 28

• Rhett Lewis & Marshall Faulk – Minnesota Vikings

Wednesday, July 29

• Rhett Lewis, Brian Baldinger & Ian Rapoport – Pittsburgh Steelers

Thursday, July 30

• Rhett Lewis, Michael Robinson & Ian Rapoport – Washington Redskins
• Willie McGinest – Dallas Cowboys

Friday, July 31

• Rhett Lewis & Mike Mayock – New England Patriots
• Andrew Siciliano, Willie McGinest & Ian Rapoport – Dallas Cowboys
• Heath Evans – New Orleans Saints

Saturday, August 1

• Rhett Lewis & Brian Baldinger – Buffalo Bills
• Erin Coscarelli & LaDainian Tomlinson – San Diego Chargers
• Ian Rapoport – San Francisco 49ers

Sunday, August 2

• Andrew Siciliano & Brian Baldinger – New York Jets
• Michael Robinson – Seattle Seahawks
• Steve Mariucci & Ian Rapoport – Oakland Raiders
• Cincinnati Bengals live practice

Monday, August 3

• Andrew Siciliano & Shaun O’Hara – New York Giants
• Marshall Faulk & Ian Rapoport – Denver Broncos
• Steve Mariucci – San Francisco 49ers
• Willie McGinest – Houston Texans
• Charley Casserly – Carolina Panthers
• Tunch Ilkin & Mike Mayock – Pittsburgh Steelers live practice

Tuesday, August 4

• Andrew Siciliano & Brian Billick – Philadelphia Eagles
• Michael Irvin & Ian Rapoport – Indianapolis Colts
• Steve Mariucci – Dallas Cowboys
• Nate Burleson – Cleveland Browns
• Charley Casserly – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Ron Wolfley & Kurt Warner – Arizona Cardinals live practice

Wednesday, August 5

• Andrew Siciliano & Brian Billick – Baltimore Ravens
• Michael Irvin – New York Giants
• Nate Burleson – Detroit Lions
• Charley Casserly – Miami Dolphins
• Ian Rapoport – Green Bay Packers
• Brad Sham & Steve Mariucci – Dallas Cowboys live practice

Thursday, August 6

• Rhett Lewis, Michael Irvin & Ian Rapoport – Chicago Bears
• Willie McGinest – New England Patriots
• Michael Robinson – Washington Redskins
• Brian Billick – Pittsburgh Steelers
• Charley Casserly – Atlanta Falcons
• Andrew Siciliano – St. Louis Rams live practice

Friday, August 7

• Rhett Lewis, Kurt Warner & Ian Rapoport – Tennessee Titans
• LaDainian Tomlinson – Kansas City Chiefs
• Charley Casserly – Jacksonville Jaguars
• Solomon Wilcots & Mike Mayock – Cleveland Browns live practice

Saturday, August 8

• Rhett Lewis & Terrell Davis – Denver Broncos
• Alex Flanagan & Daniel Jeremiah – San Diego Chargers
• Mike Mayock – Philadelphia Eagles

Monday, August 10

• Rhett Lewis & Brian Baldinger – Miami Dolphins
• Michael Irvin – Dallas Cowboys
• LaDainian Tomlinson – New York Jets
• Willie McGinest – Seattle Seahawks
• Ian Rapoport – St. Louis Rams

Tuesday, August 11

• Rhett Lewis & Brian Baldinger – Green Bay Packers
• Marshall Faulk – New Orleans Saints
• LaDainian Tomlinson – Buffalo Bills
• Mike Mayock – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Heath Evans – New England Patriots

ABOUT NFL MEDIA

NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, NFL Now, NFL Mobile from Verizon and NFL RedZone.

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

Currently in more than 72 million homes, NFL Network has carriage agreements with each of the country’s largest television providers including Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Cablevision, Cox, Charter, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-Verse.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on the NFL Mobile from Verizon app (NFL.com/mobile), the NFL app delivered on XBOX from Microsoft, and through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/watch), with participating cable and satellite providers. For more information, log on to NFL.com/nflnetwork.  NFL.com is the exclusive internet home of NFL Network.

 

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Top 10 Players’ Ranking Unveiled Wednesday at 8:00 PM ET & 9:00 PM ET

‘Reactions’ Show Concludes Top 100 Players Annual Series at 10:00 PM ET – No. 1 Ranked Player Joins the Show

NFL Network’s The Top 100 Players of 2015 weekly series concludes Wednesday, July 8 when players ranked No. 10-1 are revealed in two, one-hour episodes at 8:00 PM ET and 9:00 PM ET. This is the fifth consecutive year current NFL players have voted to determine the top 100 players in the NFL.

In advance of series finale, NFL Network announces the players which will be featured in the top 10, provided in alphabetical order:

Tom Brady – New England Patriots, QB

Antonio Brown – Pittsburgh Steelers, WR

Rob Gronkowski – New England Patriots, TE

Calvin Johnson – Detroit Lions, WR

Andrew Luck – Indianapolis Colts, QB

Marshawn Lynch – Seattle Seahawks, RB

Peyton Manning – Denver Broncos, QB

DeMarco Murray – Philadelphia Eagles, RB

Aaron Rodgers – Green Bay Packers, QB

J.J. Watt – Houston Texans, DE

To view a trailer for the final episode, visit:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap3000000499895/Top-100-10-1-Wed-commercial

The Top 100 Players of 2015 Finale Preview show airs TONIGHT at 10:00 PM ET on NFL Network. Host Lindsay Rhodes and NFL Network analysts Eric Davis and Nate Burleson recap the Top 100 Players of 2015 list thus far, and predict what the top 10 will look like. Additionally, former NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew and Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan join the show.

Following unveiling of the top 10 players, The Top 100 Players of 2015 Reactions show airs live Wednesday, July 8 at 10:00 PM ET. Hosted by Lindsay Rhodes, and joined by NFL Network analysts Eric Davis and Nate Burleson and former NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew, the one-hour show will recap both the top 10 and entire The Top 100 Players of 2015. The No. 1-ranked player will join the show.

Below is complete list of players ranked No. 100-11:

To see specific segments on each player from the show, please visit: www.nfl.com/top100

100. Randall Cobb – Green Bay Packers, WR

99. Calais Campbell – Arizona Cardinals, DE

98. Adam Vinatieri – Indianapolis Colts, K

97. Joe Flacco – Baltimore Ravens, QB

96. Jurrell Casey – Tennessee Titans, DE

95. Emmanuel Sanders – Denver Broncos, WR

94. C.J. Mosley – Baltimore Ravens, LB

93. Jason Witten – Dallas Cowboys, TE

92. Aaron Donald – St. Louis Rams, DT

91. Julian Edelman – New England Patriots, WR/PR

 

90. Michael Bennett – Seattle Seahawks, DE

89. Greg Olsen – Carolina Panthers, TE

88. Glover Quin – Detroit Lions, S

87. DeMarcus Ware – Denver Broncos, OLB

86. Eric Weddle – San Diego Chargers, S

85. Golden Tate – Detroit Lions, WR

84. Terrell Suggs – Baltimore Ravens, LB

83. Maurkice Pouncey – Pittsburgh Steelers, C

82. Haloti Ngata – Detroit Lions, DT

81. Darren Sproles – Philadelphia Eagles, RB/RS

 

80. Arian Foster – Houston Texans, RB

79. Marshal Yanda – Baltimore Ravens, OG

78. Ryan Kerrigan – Washington Redskins, LB

77. Matt Ryan – Atlanta Falcons, QB

76. Sen’Derrick Marks – Jacksonville Jaguars, DT

75. Mike Evans – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, WR

74. Muhammad Wilkerson – New York Jets, DE

73. Cam Newton – Carolina Panthers, QB

72. Kyle Williams – Buffalo Bills, DT

71. Julius Peppers – Green Bay Packers, LB

 

70. Tamba Hali – Kansas City Chiefs, LB

69. Bobby Wagner – Seattle Seahawks, LB

68. Larry Fitzgerald – Arizona Cardinals, WR

67. Tashaun Gipson – Cleveland Browns, S

66. DeAndre Levy – Detroit Lions, LB

65. Justin Forsett – Baltimore Ravens, RB

64. Charles Woodson – Oakland Raiders, S

63. Jerry Hughes – Buffalo Bills, DE

62. Adrian Peterson – Minnesota Vikings, RB

61. Jeremy Maclin – Kansas City Chiefs, WR

 

60. Eddie Lacy – Green Bay Packers, RB

59. Vontae Davis – Indianapolis Colts, CB

58. Connor Barwin – Philadelphia Eagles, LB

57. Brandon Marshall – New York Jets, WR

56. Lavonte David – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, LB

55. Sheldon Richardson – New York Jets, DE

54. Steve Smith – Baltimore Ravens, WR

53. Marcell Dareus – Buffalo Bills, DT

52. Antonio Gates – San Diego Chargers, TE

51. Clay Matthews – Green Bay Packers, LB

 

50. DeSean Jackson – Washington Redskins, WR

49. Khalil Mack – Oakland Raiders, LB

48. Matt Forte – Chicago Bears, RB

47. Trent Williams – Washington Redskins, OT

46. Elvis Dumervil – Baltimore Ravens, LB

45. Julius Thomas – Jacksonville Jaguars, TE

44. Robert Quinn – St. Louis Rams, DE

43. Philip Rivers – San Diego Chargers, QB

42. Mario Williams – Buffalo Bills, DE

41. Kam Chancellor – Seattle Seahawks, S

 

40. Jason Peters – Philadelphia Eagles, OT

39. Cameron Wake – Miami Dolphins, DE

38. Brent Grimes – Miami Dolphins, CB

37. A.J. Green – Cincinnati Bengals, WR

36. Tyron Smith – Dallas Cowboys, OT

35. T.Y. Hilton – Indianapolis Colts, WR

34. Tony Romo – Dallas Cowboys, QB

33. Von Miller – Denver Broncos, LB

32. Odell Beckham Jr. – New York Giants, WR

31. Jimmy Graham – Seattle Seahawks, TE

 

30. Drew Brees – New Orleans Saints, QB

29. LeSean McCoy – Buffalo Bills, RB

28. Gerald McCoy – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, DT

27. Justin Houston – Kansas City Chiefs, LB

26. Ben Roethlisberger – Pittsburgh Steelers, QB

25. Joe Thomas – Cleveland Browns, OT

24. Ndamukong Suh – Miami Dolphins, DT

23. Joe Haden – Cleveland Browns, CB

22. Russell Wilson – Seattle Seahawks, QB

21. Earl Thomas – Seattle Seahawks, S

 

20. Demaryius Thomas – Denver Broncos, WR

19. Patrick Peterson – Arizona Cardinals, CB/PR

18. Jordy Nelson – Green Bay Packers, WR

17. Darrelle Revis – New York Jets, CB

16. Le’Veon Bell – Pittsburgh Steelers, RB

15. Dez Bryant – Dallas Cowboys, WR

14. Luke Kuechly – Carolina Panthers, LB

13. Julio Jones – Atlanta Falcons, WR

12. Jamaal Charles – Kansas City Chiefs, RB

11. Richard Sherman – Seattle Seahawks, CB

ABOUT NFL MEDIA

NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, NFL Now, NFL Mobile from Verizon and NFL RedZone.

Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including Thursday Night Football, as well as information and insight straight from the field, team facilities, league office and everywhere the NFL is making news. Currently in more than 72 million homes, NFL Network has carriage agreements with each of the country’s largest television providers. NFL RedZone whips around to every NFL game on Sunday afternoons, bringing fans every touchdown and exciting plays as they happen.

NFL Digital Media includes NFL.com, the exclusive internet home of the NFL; NFL Now, the League’s next-generation video service; and NFL Mobile from Verizon, the official mobile app of the NFL. For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on the NFL Mobile from Verizon app (NFL.com/mobile), the NFL app delivered on XBOX from Microsoft, and through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/watch), with participating cable and satellite providers.

One of the most honored filmmakers in sports production history, NFL Films has won 121 Sports Emmy Awards. Founded by Ed and Steve Sabol and located in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, NFL Films produces award-winning content for NFL Network, HBO, Showtime in addition to several other media outlets including shows such as A Football Life, Hard Knocks, America’s Game, Sound FX and more.

 

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The NFL named Jordan Levin as its first ever Senior Vice President, Chief Content Officer, it was announced today by Brian Rolapp, Executive Vice President of Media for the NFL.

In this newly created role, Levin will be responsible for developing and implementing an innovative, league-wide content plan that advances the long-term growth objectives of the NFL across all of its owned and operated media assets, including NFL Network, NFL Digital Media, NFL Films, and external media partnerships, networks and platforms.  Levin will focus on the development, production, programming and distribution of high quality, video content consistent with the NFL brand and mission, which reaches current and future NFL fans across all demographic segments worldwide. Additionally, Levin will be charged with managing current NFL event programming franchises, such as the Super Bowl Halftime Show and NFL Honors, developing new franchises, and licensing and building the NFL Films library to maximize consumption.

Reporting to Rolapp, Levin will start June 15 and work out of NFL Media’s offices and studios in Los Angeles.

“With deep experience developing award-winning television programming combined with a keen understanding of the digital media landscape as both an executive and producer, I’m excited to have someone of Jordan’s unique background and talents join the NFL,” said Rolapp. “Jordan will be a great addition to an already strong executive team at NFL Media and help us produce first-class content we can deliver to NFL fans around the world across all platforms.”

“I’m both honored and humbled to be joining the NFL Media team to help them realize their bold strategic vision of delivering NFL fans unique and distinctive content experiences in a personalized manner across all screens, channels and media platforms worldwide,” said Levin. “I look forward to working closely with both the NFL’s own media properties and external partnerships to create additional value for the League and most importantly, serving its current and future fans.”

A highly respected media executive, producer and entrepreneur, with over 25 years of experience creating television and digital content, Levin joins the NFL from Microsoft where he served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Xbox Entertainment Studios. In this position, Levin was tasked with coordinating the launch of an interactive, video-on-demand programming service creating original premium content for the global, over-the-top Xbox platform.

In 2005, Levin started Generate, a pioneering studio and talent management company that successfully developed and produced fiction and factual entertainment, in addition to customized branded content, for a variety of distribution outlets and programming services across both traditional and digital platforms.  Generate was acquired by Alloy Digital in 2012, later merging with Break Media to form DEFY Media.

Levin joined The WB in 1994 as part of its founding executive team, rising through the ranks to become sole president of entertainment in 2001 and the youngest CEO in broadcast television history in 2003. During his time at The WB, Levin helped to launch, build and brand America’s most successful broadcast network to target young adult audiences through successful television programs such as “Dawson’s Creek,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Felicity,” “Smallville,” “Gilmore Girls,” and “One Tree Hill.”

Prior to joining The WB, Levin spent five years as a member of the creative team that revitalized the Disney television division, developing shows such as “Home Improvement,” “Ellen,” and “Boy Meets World.”

Currently the Chairman of NATPE, an HRTS Board member and past President, and DGA member, Levin graduated Cum Laude with special honors from the University of Texas at Austin’s Moody College of Communication in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film. Levin currently lives in Pacific Palisades, CA.

ABOUT NFL MEDIA

NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, NFL Now, NFL Mobile from Verizon and NFL RedZone.

Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including Thursday Night Football, as well as information and insight straight from the field, team facilities, league office and everywhere the NFL is making news. Currently in more than 72 million homes, NFL Network has carriage agreements with each of the country’s largest television providers. NFL RedZone whips around to every NFL game on Sunday afternoons, bringing fans every touchdown and exciting plays as they happen.

NFL Digital Media includes NFL.com, the exclusive internet home of the NFL; NFL Now, the League’s next-generation video service; and NFL Mobile from Verizon, the official mobile app of the NFL. For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on the NFL Mobile from Verizon app (NFL.com/mobile), the NFL app delivered on XBOX from Microsoft, and through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/watch), with participating cable and satellite providers.

One of the most honored filmmakers in sports production history, NFL Films has won 121 Sports Emmy Awards. Founded by Ed and Steve Sabol and located in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, NFL Films produces award-winning content for NFL Network, HBO, Showtime in addition to several other media outlets including shows such as A Football Life, Hard Knocks, America’s Game, Sound FX and more.

 

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Fifth Season Premieres Wednesday, May 6 at 9:00 PM ET

Weekly Series Counting Down Top NFL Players Airs Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET, Followed by ‘The Top 100 Players of 2015 Reactions’ Show at 10:00 PM ET

For the fifth consecutive year, current NFL players have voted to determine the top 100 players in the NFL.

The 11-episode, weekly series The Top 100 Players of 2015 airs Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET on NFL Network, beginning Wednesday, May 6 revealing players ranked No. 100 – 91.

Following each weekly episode, The Top 100 Players of 2015 Reactions show airs live from the NFL Network studios at 10:00 PM ET. Hosted by Lindsay Rhodes and featuring a rotation of NFL Network analysts, the 30-minute show provides instant reaction to players unveiled – and not unveiled – on the latest episode. NFL players who have been voted onto the top 100 will also join the Reactions show throughout the series. NFL Network analysts Eric Davis and LaVar Arrington will appear on the first three Reactions shows to provide their reactions and analysis.

The top 10 players on the list will be revealed in a special two-hour edition Wednesday, July 8 at 9:00 PM ET, followed by the Reactions show at 11:00 PM ET.

With NFL Mobile from Verizon, fans can watch all NFL Network programming, including The Top 100 Players of 2015 series, on the go. NFL Mobile from Verizon offers Verizon Wireless customers the exclusive ability to stream NFL Network on their smartphone at no extra charge with The More Everything Plan from Verizon. Customers not on The More Everything Plan can subscribe to NFL Mobile Premium for $5/month.* Additionally, streaming on tablets, PCs and Xbox One and 360 is available through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/Watch) for eligible subscribers of AT&T U-verse, Charter, Cox, DirecTV, Dish, Optimum, Verizon FiOS and many more providers.

Fans can see the full list week-by-week as it is revealed and read analysis of each ranking at NFL.com/top100.

The Top 100 Players of 2015 Episode Schedule

Episode #1                   Wednesday, May 6                   9:00 PM ET

(100-91)                                                                        10:00 PM ET – Reactions

Episode #2                   Wednesday, May 13                  9:00 PM ET

(90-81)                                                                          10:00 PM ET – Reactions

Episode #3                   Wednesday, May 20                  9:00 PM ET

(80-71)                                                                          10:00 PM ET – Reactions

Episode #4                   Wednesday, May 27                  9:00 PM ET

(70-61)                                                                          10:00 PM ET – Reactions

Episode #5                   Wednesday, June 3                  9:00 PM ET

(60-51)                                                                          10:00 PM ET – Reactions

Episode #6                   Wednesday, June 10                9:00 PM ET

(50-41)                                                                          10:00 PM ET – Reactions

Episode #7                   Wednesday, June 17                9:00 PM ET

(40-31)                                                                          10:00 PM ET – Reactions

Episode #8                   Wednesday, June 24                9:00 PM ET

(30-21)                                                                          10:00 PM ET – Reactions

Episode #9                   Wednesday, July 1                   9:00 PM ET

(20-11)                                                                          10:00 PM ET – Reactions

Finale Preview               Tuesday, July 7                        10:00 PM ET

Episode #10                 Wednesday, July 8                   9:00 PM ET & 10:00 PM ET

(10-1)                                                                            11:00 PM ET – Reactions

ABOUT NFL MEDIA

NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, NFL Now, NFL Mobile from Verizon and NFL RedZone.

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

Currently in more than 72 million homes, NFL Network has carriage agreements with each of the country’s largest television providers including Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Cablevision, Cox, Charter, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-Verse.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on the NFL Mobile from Verizon app (NFL.com/mobile), the NFL app delivered on XBOX from Microsoft, and through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/watch), with participating cable and satellite providers. For more information, log on to NFL.com/nflnetwork.  NFL.com is the exclusive internet home of NFL Network.

 

 

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NFL Network Provides 79 Hours of Live Draft Week Coverage – Including Record-High 53 Hours of Live Coverage Thursday, April 30 – Saturday, May 2

Round-the-Clock Coverage and Live Streaming Video on NFL.com, NFL Mobile From Verizon, the NFL App on Xbox One & Watch NFL Network

Behind-the-Scenes Access with 16 War Room Cams at Team Facilities – Including the No. 1 Selection, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

College Head Coaches David Shaw, Charlie Strong & Pat Fitzgerald Join Coverage

NFL Media’s coverage of the 80th annual NFL Draft is officially on the clock. With a record-high 53 hours of live coverage of the three-day event, an extensive talent roster of analysts, reporters and college coaches, and 16 draft war room cameras providing behind-the-scenes access, NFL Network, NFL.com, NFL Mobile from Verizon and NFL Now descend upon Chicago as the NFL Draft returns to the city for the first time in 51 years.

The 2015 NFL Draft kicks off with the first round Thursday, April 30 at 8:00 PM ET, followed by Rounds 2-3 Friday, May 1 at 7:00 PM ET and Rounds 4-7 Saturday, May 2 at 12 Noon ET. On Thursday and Friday, the 2015 NFL Draft takes place from the Auditorium Theatre on the campus of Roosevelt University, and from Grant Park on Saturday.

NFL Network 2015 NFL Draft Coverage

NFL Network provides 79 hours of live “Draft Week” coverage beginning Monday, April 27 at 6:00 AM ET with NFL AM. Throughout the week, programming highlights on NFL Network include daily editions of NFL AM Monday-Saturday featuring analysts Eric Davis and LaVar Arrington live from Chicago; Path to the Draft shows Monday through Wednesday at 6:00 PM ET, and at 10:00 AM ET on Thursday and Friday; two-hour editions of NFL Total Access: NFL Draft Preview Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 4:00 PM ET and NFL Total Access at 7:00 PM ET; and NFL Draft Kickoff Thursday and Friday at 1:00 PM ET and Saturday at 10:00 AM ET.

NFL Network’s draft expert Mike Mayock and host Rich Eisen headline the roster of analysts, reporters, hosts and college coaches. Analysts Charles Davis and Daniel Jeremiah, former players such Michael Irvin, Marshall Faulk, Deion Sanders, Kurt Warner and LaDainian Tomlinson, and former NFL head coaches Steve Mariucci and Brian Billick cover the draft from every angle with expert analysis, along with host Melissa Stark. Throughout the week, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport provides updates from Chicago, while NFL Media reporters stationed at various team facilities around the league offer the latest news reports.

Stanford head coach David Shaw joins NFL Network’s coverage of the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft Thursday, April 30 at 8:00 PM ET, joining Eisen, Mayock and Mariucci. This marks the fourth consecutive year Shaw has joined NFL Network’s Draft coverage. Additionally, University of Texas head coach Charlie Strong joins NFL Network’s coverage of Rounds 2 and 3 Friday, May 1 at 7:00 PM ET, and Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald joins coverage of Rounds 4-7 Saturday, May 2 at 12 Noon ET.

Prior to the start of the first round on Thursday, NFL Draft Gold Carpet airs at 6:00 PM ET, with NFL Network’s Melissa Stark and host of The Insider Kevin Frazier providing interviews as each of the prospects attending arrive at the Auditorium Theatre on the campus of Roosevelt University in Chicago.

Highlighting NFL Network’s coverage of the 2015 NFL Draft is the return of the war room cameras in 16 team facilities, offering behind-the-scenes video access as team executives make their selections. Featured this season are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – marking the sixth consecutive year NFL Network has been inside the war room of the team with the first overall pick. Additional teams include the Tennessee Titans (2), Jacksonville Jaguars (3), New York Jets (6), Atlanta Falcons (8), St. Louis Rams (10), Minnesota Vikings (11), Cleveland Browns (12 & 19), San Francisco 49ers (15), Kansas City Chiefs (18), Arizona Cardinals (24), Carolina Panthers (25), Dallas Cowboys (27), Denver Broncos (28), Green Bay Packers (30) and Seattle Seahawks (no first round pick).

NFL Network will be with top prospects Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota in their hometowns, as well as feature live coverage from 19 team draft parties providing the fan reaction to each selection made by their favorite teams.

NFL Network’s coverage of the 2015 NFL Draft is presented by Verizon, Lexus and Bridgestone.

NFL.com, NFL Mobile From Verizon, NFL App on Xbox, and NFL Now 2015 NFL Draft Coverage

NFL Digital Media has you covered for the 2015 NFL Draft with an array of options to follow events from Chicago across multiple platforms and devices.

All of NFL Network’s coverage of the Draft will be available digitally across platforms. NFL Mobile from Verizon offers Verizon Wireless customers the exclusive ability to stream every pick from every round LIVE on smartphones. Access is included at no extra charge with The More Everything Plan from Verizon. Customers not on The More Everything Plan can subscribe to NFL Mobile Premium for $5/month.* Additionally, streaming on tablets, PCs and Xbox One and 360 is available through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/Watch) for eligible subscribers of AT&T U-verse, Charter, Cox, DirecTV, Dish, Optimum, Verizon FiOS and many more providers.

Xbox One users can watch every second of the Draft live on the big screen through the NFL App for Xbox One by authenticating into NFL Network.  The app is free to download and features additional, unique insight into the Draft such as ‘Road to the Draft’ timelines for top prospects, live polling with experts and other Xbox users, real time draft tracking and video player cards for top prospects.

NFL Draft LIVE Presented by Courtyard is the only way to watch each and every pick of the draft live from Rounds 1-7. NFL Draft LIVE can be accessed through the official mobile app of the NFL, NFL Mobile from Verizon, and NFL Now, as well as connected TV devices such as Xbox One, and on desktop and tablet devices. Additionally, NFL.com’s Draft Tracker – available across all devices – has live coverage of every selection in the draft, including analysis of the picks as they happen.

Starting at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 30, NFL Draft LIVE Presented by Courtyard provides comprehensive online video coverage of the first round and all the festivities from the 2015 NFL Draft from Chicago, complete with interactive features.

Host Matt “Money” Smith anchors the coverage alongside NFL Media Draft analyst Lance Zierlein and a rotation of NFL Network analysts. Colleen Wolfe and Bucky Brooks provide interviews with the first round selections and additional analysis, while Dave Dameshek roams throughout Draft Town in Chicago’s Grant Park providing the sights and sounds. Additionally, NFL Media senior fantasy analyst Michael Fabiano provides immediate fantasy analysis of the picks as they happen.

NFL Draft LIVE’s coverage of the 2015 NFL Draft also includes live hits each day from the NFL Draft Social Media Command Center located in Draft Town with Molly Qerim analyzing social trends and monitoring instant fan reactions to their team’s selections via social media.

NFL Draft LIVE continues Friday, May 1 at 7:00 PM ET and Saturday, May 2 at 12 Noon ET. On Saturday, NFL Draft LIVE is the only place to see every single pick in Rounds 4-7 live.

In addition to NFL Draft LIVE, NFL Digital Media has an array of features focusing on the 2015 NFL Draft for fans worldwide:

• Draft City – Chicago: With the NFL Draft returning to Chicago for the first time in 51 years, NFL Media invites fans to take a ride on the “L” and dive into Chicago’s rich football history with an interactive tour of the city. Draft City: Chicago, available on NFL.com and NFL Mobile from Verizon, includes features such as:
  • NFL Media’s Judy Battista’s profiles Bears Hall of Famer Dick Butkus
  • A timeline showcasing George Halas’ amazing half-century run as player/coach/owner of the Bears alongside the transformation of the city of Chicago
  • The all-time best players picked at each slot in the first round of the NFL Draft
  • Stories, images and videos of Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Bears for more than 50 years.

• The Call: Presented by Verizon, The Call is a documentary-style series that showcases NFL Draft prospects and their journey leading up to and including the moment of The Call. The theme centers around the anticipation of the call each draftee gets from an NFL club when they are drafted and how it will change their lives forever. The series will feature the latest draft news and updates from Melvin Gordon, Nelson Agholor, Ty Montgomery and Mike Davis.

• NFL Fan Pass: Providing a unique way to experience the 2015 NFL Draft, NFL Fan Pass provides fans with unparalleled access leading up to and during the three-day event. Visit com/fanpass for exclusive interviews with draft prospects and NFL legends plus exclusive videos from NFL Draft events and backstage in Chicago. NFL Fan Pass features for the 2015 NFL Draft include:

• Draft All Access – Trae Waynes & Landon Collins: Follow former Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes and former Alabama safety Landon Collins as they go through the draft process. NFL Fan Pass will be with each player in their hometowns as they prepare for the draft in Chicago, and will capture every moment of their draft experience in the days leading up to the 2015 NFL Draft right through their selections.

• Gold Carpet Style:Live NFL Draft Gold Carpet coverage featuring NFL Media’s Akbar Gbajabiamila and Megan Collins, founder of StyleGirlfriend.com, recapping the most stylish soon-to-be-rookies in the NFL.

• YouTube.com/NFL: The NFL’s Official YouTube Channel will feature videos on all of the 1st round picks as well as interviews, highlights, and behind the scenes videos of the draft class during the event.

• Fan War Rooms: The popular Fan War Rooms are back, offering innovative ways for fans to follow the Draft and allowing them the opportunity to discuss a team’s strategy and immediately react once a player is selected.

NFL.com’s coverage of the 2015 NFL Draft is presented by Verizon, McDonald’s and New Era.

*For more information about NFL Mobile from Verizon access, visit your app store or vzw.com/nfl. Data usage applies for app download and use.

ABOUT NFL MEDIA

NFL Media is comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL.com, NFL Now, NFL Mobile from Verizon and NFL RedZone.

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

Currently in more than 72 million homes, NFL Network has carriage agreements with each of the country’s largest television providers including Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Cablevision, Cox, Charter, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-Verse.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on the NFL Mobile from Verizon app (NFL.com/mobile), the NFL app delivered on XBOX from Microsoft, and through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/watch), with participating cable and satellite providers. For more information, log on to NFL.com/nflnetwork.  NFL.com is the exclusive internet home of NFL Network.

 

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New Unscripted Reality Series ‘Undrafted’ Receives Emmy Nomination in First Year

Rich Eisen Earns Fourth Career Emmy Nomination

NFL Films Receives 14 Sports Emmy Award Nominations – Including 4 for ‘Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons’

‘NFL UP!’ & Together We Make Football Receive Nominations

NFL Media – comprised of NFL Network, NFL Films, NFL RedZone, NFL.com, NFL Mobile and NFL Now – received 18 Sports Emmy Award nominations, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced today.

 

NFL Media’s unscripted reality series Undrafted, which showcased the journeys of undrafted players seeking to pursue their dreams of playing in the NFL, received a nomination in the Outstanding Sports Documentary Series category after just its first season. Undrafted was produced by NFL Media in association with Mandalay.

NFL Network and DIRECTV’s Rich Eisen earned a nomination in the category of Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Host for his work on NFL Network’s NFL GameDay Morning, Thursday Night Football pregame and postgame shows and The Rich Eisen Show, in addition to various other NFL Network programs. This is Eisen’s fourth career Emmy nomination.

For the second consecutive year, the NFL’s national campaign, “Together We Make Football” which celebrated America’s love of football, was nominated for a Sports Emmy in the Outstanding New Approaches – Sports Programming category. A truly collaborative effort across all NFL Media platforms, Together We Make Football utilized the production strengths of NFL Films along with harnessing digital integration on NFL.com and the 32 club sites, programming integration on NFL Network, and social media assets from across the NFL.

Together We Make Football told the stories of men, women, and children from across the United States, detailing how football has impacted their lives and their love for the game. Those stories were pulled from thousands of submissions that were sent into a contest to win a trip to Super Bowl XLIX. To find out more, visit: togetherwemakefootball.com.

Additionally, NFL Digital Media’s NFL UP! – which won a Sports Emmy Award last year – received a second nomination this year in the category of Outstanding New Approaches Sports Programming – Short Format. NFL UP! connects football fans and young athletes to fitness advice and workouts from NFL players. The digital platform gives fans a unique look at fitness training through the lens of professional football. For more visit NFL.com/UP.

In the Outstanding Sports Documentary Series, NFL Media received half of the nominations. For the fourth consecutive year, the critically-acclaimed NFL Network/NFL Films series A Football Life was recognized with a nomination in a series category. NFL Media also received nominations in the Documentary Series category with Undrafted and Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons.

NFL Network received five total nominations as a network.

NFL Films – the highly decorated production unit of NFL Media – received 14 Sports Emmy nominations, including four for Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons.

For the past six years, NFL Media has won in the Outstanding Post Produced Audio/Sound category. This year, NFL Media received two nominations in that category with Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons and Inside the NFL: Super Bowl XLIX Season 7 Finale.

Additionally, for the past three years, NFL Media has won in the Outstanding Music Composition/Direction/Lyrics category, and has received two nominations in that category this year with Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons and Road to the Super Bowl.

Finally, both NFL Turning Point and Sound FX: Super Bowl XLVIII received nominations in the Outstanding Edited Sports Event Coverage category for the second consecutive year.

The 36th Annual Sports Emmys Awards will be presented on Tuesday, May 5 in New York City at the Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Time Warner Center.

Following is a complete list of NFL Media’s nominations:

OUTSTANDING EDITED SPORTS COVERAGE

NFL Turning Point (NBC Sports Network/NFL Films)

Sound FX: Super Bowl XLVIII (NFL Network/NFL Films)

OUTSTANDING EDITED SPORTS SPECIAL

Football America: Our Stories (FOX/NFL Films)

OUTSTANDING SPORTS DOCUMENTARY SERIES

A Football Life (NFL Network/NFL Films)

Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons (HBO/NFL Films)

Undrafted (NFL Network)

OUTSTANDING NEW APPROACHES – SPORTS PROGRAMMING

Together We Make Football (TogetherWeMakeFootball.com/NFL Films)

OUTSTANDING NEW APPROACHES SPORTS PROGRAMMING – SHORT FORMAT

NFL UP! (NFL Digital Media)

OUTSTANDING SPORTS PERSONALITY – STUDIO HOST

Rich Eisen (NFL Network/DIRECTV)

OUTSTANDING SPORTS PERSONALITY – SPORTS REPORTER

Tracy Wolfson (TBS/CBS/TNT/truTV/NFL Network)

OUTSTANDING CAMERA WORK

Inside the NFL: Super Bowl XLIX Season 7 Finale (Showtime/NFL Films)

NFL Films Presents: Shots of the Year (NFL Network/NFL Films)

OUTSTANDING LONG FORM EDITING

Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons (HBO/NFL Films)

Inside the NFL: Super Bowl XLIX (Showtime/NFL Films)

OUTSTANDING MUSIC COMPOSITION/DIRECTION/LYRICS

Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons (HBO/NFL Films)

Road to the Super Bowl (FOX/NFL Films)

OUTSTANDING POST PRODUCED AUDIO/SOUND

Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Atlanta Falcons (HBO/NFL Films)

Inside the NFL: Super Bowl XLIX Season 7 Finale (Showtime/NFL Films)

ABOUT NFL NETWORK

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

Currently in more than 72 million homes, NFL Network has carriage agreements with each of the country’s largest television providers including Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Cablevision, Cox, Charter, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-Verse.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming can also be streamed live on the NFL Mobile from Verizon app (NFL.com/mobile), the NFL app delivered on XBOX from Microsoft, and through Watch NFL Network (NFL.com/watch), with participating cable and satellite providers. For more information, log on to NFL.com/nflnetwork.  NFL.com is the exclusive internet home of NFL Network.

 

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