NFL defends streaming strategy amid Trump criticism, Justice Department scrutiny
The NFL is pushing back against criticism of its expanded streaming-only game schedule from figures including former President Donald Trump, and amid an investigation by the U.S. Justice Department.
Stephen Holder May 15, 2026, 01:14 PM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors national contest. He has chronicled the NFL since 2005, covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005-2013 and the Colts since 2013. He has previously worked for the Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Times, Indianapolis Star and The Athletic. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48778847/nfl-pushes-back-criticism-streaming-games)._
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