The U.S. Justice Department has confirmed it is investigating the National Football League (NFL) for potential violations of antitrust laws concerning its television contracts. Sources indicate that the investigation focuses on whether the NFL's practices create unfair barriers for consumers, particularly due to subscription fees required to watch certain games. Currently, the NFL holds television contracts with several major networks, including ESPN/ABC, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, Prime Video, and Netflix. While the NFL maintains that over 87% of its games are available for free on local broadcast stations, some key games require subscriptions to view. Senator Mike Lee (Republican from Utah), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Antitrust, has expressed support for the investigation, stating that the current media landscape differs significantly from the conditions that justified the NFL's antitrust exemption established by the Sports Broadcast Act of 1961. The outcome of this investigation could lead to significant changes in how NFL games are distributed and accessed by fans.