NFL:
- Disney, NFL reach agreement on new rights deal (Sports Business Journal) - Disney and the NFL have reached a broad agreement on a new media rights deal that will see ESPN renew “MNF” and ABC return to the Super Bowl rotation for the first time since ‘06, according to sources. Contracts still have not been signed, but the two sides have smoothed over enough differences that a deal is very close at hand.
- Texans release running back Duke Johnson (ESPN) - The Houston Texans have released running back Duke Johnson and center Nick Martin, the team announced Friday.