NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not testify before Congress next week regarding the league's broadcast deals and streaming practices, according to multiple reports. The decision comes as the Justice Department launched an investigation this spring into potential anticompetitive practices related to the NFL's broadcast arrangements.

The NFL has faced scrutiny over its recent practice of airing games on subscription-based streaming services, which has limited access for some viewers who previously could watch games on traditional broadcast television.

Separately, college sports leaders appeared before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday to discuss proposed reforms to name, image and likeness (NIL) rules. Former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban and Notre Dame Athletic Director testified during the three-hour hearing, advocating for the Protect College Sports Act.

The bipartisan legislation would grant the NCAA authority to regulate NIL activities and establish uniform standards across college athletics. Current NIL rules vary significantly between states, creating an uneven competitive landscape that has complicated recruitment and transfer decisions.

During the hearing, college leaders urged lawmakers to take action to address what they described as chaotic conditions in college sports since NIL rules were implemented. The proposed legislation aims to protect competition while supporting student athletes' rights to profit from their personal brands.

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee is examining how federal intervention might standardize NIL practices and preserve competitive balance in college athletics.