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Second Season of 'Film Session' Launches Tuesday, June 4 Exclusively for NFL Game Pass Subscribers

​Brian Baldinger and Ron Jaworski Break Down Film with 17 of the NFL's Top Players Including Colts QB Andrew Luck, Jets S Jamal Adams, Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes and Eagles T Lane Johnson Beginning Tuesday, June 4, NFL Game Pass is delivering 17 new installments of its popularFilm Session​ series exclusively to its U.S. subscribers, providing fans with a much-needed football fix throughout the summer and leading into the 2019 NFL season. Each week, co-hosts Brian Baldinger and Ron Jaworski sit down with one of the NFL's top players for an immersive film study session that gives viewers an in-depth look at the technique and preparation it takes to make a player the best at his position. In the season two premiere, Baldinger and Jaworski are joined by QB Andrew Luck where the eight-year veteran discusses how the Colts found success in red zone scoring situations last season. Luck also talks about his return from injury, and how the emphasis on pass protection by first-year head coach Frank Reich had an impact on the Colts' earning their first playoff appearance since 2014. Within each new episode dropping every Tuesday, players share their key techniques and break down some of the most pivotal plays from past games. Additional bonus content from NFL Films, including players wired for sound and exclusive game footage, round out each Film Session installment. Below is the NFL Game Pass Film Session episode schedule from June 4 – September 24: ​ Debut date                 Featured NFL player guest June 4                         Colts QB Andrew Luck June 11                       Jets S Jamal Adams June 18                       Browns WR Jarvis Landry June 25                       Bears DE Akiem Hicks July 2                           Titans T Taylor Lewan July 9                           Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes July 16                         Chargers RB Melvin Gordon July 23                         Vikings WR Adam Thielen July 30                        Eagles S Malcolm Jenkins August 6                      Colts LB Darius Leonard August 13                    49ers TE George Kittle August 20                    Chargers DB Desmond King August 27                    Saints DE Cam Jordan September 3               Eagles T Lane Johnson September 10             Seahawks LB KJ Wright September 17             Chargers DE Melvin Ingram September 24             Chargers LB Thomas Davis​ Fans can access their seven-day free trial of NFL Game Pass at any time by visitingNFL.com/gamepass. In addition to Film Session episodes, NFL Game Pass subscribers can also access full game replays, coaches film, live audio and archived NFL Films programming. 2019 Conference USA Schedule on NFL Network ​ 10-Game Schedule Kicks Off With Grambling vs. Louisiana Tech Saturday, September 7 at 3:30 PM ET​ Conference USA announced the 2019 schedule of games broadcast on NFL Network today. The 10-game schedule of games airs on Saturday afternoons, beginning Saturday, September 7 with Grambling at Louisiana Tech. Kick-off time for all games is currently scheduled for 3:30 PM ET. NFL Network's schedule of C-USA games is highlighted by two matchups featuring defending conference champions UAB (vs. South Alabama on September 21 and at Southern Miss on November 9), as well as conference runner-up Middle Tennessee (vs. FIU on October 26). Additionally, NFL Network's schedule includes teams which won bowl games in 2018 in Louisiana Tech (vs. Grambling on September 7 and vs. Southern Miss on October 19) and FIU (at Middle Tennessee on October 26). Provided below is the 2019 NFL Network schedule: Date                Game                                                  Time Sept. 7             Grambling vs. Louisiana Tech            3:30 PM ET Sept. 14           Army vs. UTSA                                   3:30 PM ET Sept. 21           South Alabama vs. UAB                     3:30 PM ET Sept. 28           Florida Atlantic vs. Charlotte              3:30 PM ET Oct. 19            Southern Miss vs. Louisiana Tech     3:30 PM ET Oct. 26            FIU vs. Middle Tennessee                  3:30 PM ET Nov. 2              UTEP vs. North Texas                        3:30 PM ET Nov. 9              UAB vs. Southern Miss                      3:30 PM ET Nov. 23            North Texas vs. Rice                          3:30 PM ET Nov. 30            Southern Miss vs. Florida Atlantic      3:30 PM ET C-USA football games on NFL Network will also be available through the NFL app and via Watch NFL Network on smartphones, tablets, PCs and connected TV devices for subscribers of participating NFL Network providers. C-USA shares a rich history with the NFL, with some of the game's greatest players coming from the conference. Pro Football Hall of Famers who played their college football at C-USA schools include Brett Favre (Southern Miss), Randy Moss (Marshall), Terry Bradshaw(Louisiana Tech), "Mean" Joe Greene (North Texas), and others. Additionally, 16 players from C-USA have been selected in the NFL Draft over the last two years, including Marcus Davenport from UTSA selected No. 14 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2018 NFL Draft. This season marks the first of a four-year partnership between the NFL and C-USA. For further details, visit: http://tinyurl.com/y66nwagc. DARES FANS TO COMPLETE HIS “QUAD SQUAD QUAD CHALLENGE”; WINNER TO HIT THE GYM FOR “LEG DAY” WITH THE GIANTS RUNNING Want to know the secret to Saquon Barkley's larger-than-life legs? One NFL fan will have a chance to win a group workout with three friends alongside the reigning 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year known for his infamous quads in the next #NFL100 Experience of a Lifetime contest. Fans are invited to learn more about the "Quad Squad Quad Challenge," and how they can win a chance to join Barkley for his signature leg day workout at the New York Giants training facility, this August here. "Grinding hard in the weight room is a way of life for me and I'm a big believer that hitting the gym with teammates or friends helps build a stronger group dynamic, and pushes the mind and body to go further," said Barkley. "I'm excited to share my training techniques and motivations with fans and inspire them to push themselves in the weight room or whatever life goals they are working towards."     The "Quad Squad Quad Challenge" is the third contest in the series of fan-centric "Experiences of a Lifetime" that celebrate the league's 100th season. To enter for a chance to work out with Saquon Barkley, fans should post a video on Twitter or Instagram that shows themselves and three friends completing Saquon' s "Quad Squad Quad Challenge." Fans must tag @NFL using the hashtag #NFL100Contest in their posts. In addition to winning the training session at Giants practice facility at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, N.J. the grand prize winner and their friends will be awarded an all-expense-paid trip to New Jersey, inclusive of a visit with Saquon at the New York Giants training center on Aug. 7, tickets to a New York Giants pre-season home game and NFL gear. The contest opens today while marking the official 100-day countdown for the NFL's 100th season. The contest closes June 4 (11:59 p.m. ET). The winner will be selected based on how creatively they convey why they should win this experience and completion of the "Quad Squad Quad Challenge" by them and their three friends. No purchase is necessary. The contest is open for ages 13 and older in most U.S. states. For official rules, fans should visit NFL.com/100/contests. ​ STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL ON THE PASSING OF BART STARR "Bart Starr was one of the most genuine, sincere people I knew. He personified the values of our league as a football player, a family man, and a tireless philanthropist who cared deeply about helping at-risk kids. Above all, he was a wonderful human being who will be remembered for his kindness and compassion. On behalf of the entire NFL family and football fans all over the world, we send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Cherry, his family, and the Green Bay community. He will be sorely missed." WE'RE GOING TO KANSAS CITY; KANSAS CITY, HERE WE COME KANSAS CITY TO HOST 2023 NFL DRAFT Draft Celebrations and Free Fan Festival to take place Downtown The 2023 NFL Draft will take place in Kansas City in the iconic area around Union Station and the National World War I Museum and Memorial and will bring together fans to celebrate one of the most-anticipated sports events of the year, the NFL announced today. The announcement was made today at the annual Spring League Meeting in Key Biscayne, FL following a review of the proposal by the Super Bowl & Major Events Advisory Committee and full ownership. "We are excited to work with the Kansas City Chiefs, the City of Kansas City, and the Kansas City Sports Commission to showcase the area for a week-long celebration of football that will be watched by millions of fans," said NFL Commissioner ROGER GOODELL. "We know Chiefs fans will come out to celebrate along with thousands of fans from teams around the country for an incredible experience as we welcome the next generation of NFL players." As part of the event, the NFL Draft Experience – a massive free football festival – will allow fans of all teams to participate and test their football skills, enjoy interactive exhibits and autograph sessions, and take pictures with the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Draft Experience will be open all three days of the event. "This is a historic day for Kansas City and Chiefs Kingdom, and we are thrilled to be named the host city for the 2023 NFL Draft. Today's announcement would not have been possible without the tireless work of Kathy Nelson, the Kansas City Sports Commission and the Kansas City civic community. It was a tremendous team effort, and we look forward to continuing to work together to showcase Kansas City on the national stage in 2023. Chiefs Kingdom is home to the most passionate fans in the world, and I know they will make Kansas City proud as the host of one of the NFL's premiere events." "Kansas City and Chiefs Kingdom are thrilled to have been selected by the NFL to host this prestigious event," says KATHY NELSON, President & CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission. "Hometown pride runs deep in the Midwest. We are excited to show the world our unparalleled passion for sports - especially our passion for professional football. Fans from every corner of the country should look forward to experiencing Kansas City's hospitality, our vibrant food scene, innovative neighborhoods, historic attractions and a whole lot of fun in 2023.  Thank you to our city leaders, our community partners and the Kansas City Chiefs for the collaborative effort in attracting the NFL Draft to our region." The NFL Draft has become one of the biggest and most-anticipated sporting events of the year. The 2019 Draft reached new heights and record numbers as the highest-rated and most-watched Draft ever, eclipsing previous records set in 2018. The 2019 Draft was broadcast over three days and attracted more than 47.5 million total viewers and over 600,000 in attendance. The NFL Draft achieved a combined 3.9 HH rating and average of 6.1 million viewers across the broadest distribution including NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, as well as NFL and ESPN digital and social properties. NFL DRAFT LOCATION HISTORY Draft Location City 1936 Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia 1937 Hotel Lincoln New York 1938 Hotel Sherman Chicago 1939 Hotel New Yorker New York 1940 Schroeder Hotel Milwaukee 1941 Willard Hotel Washington, D.C. 1942-44 Palmer House Chicago 1945-47 Hotel Commodore New York 1948 Hotel Fort Pitt Pittsburgh 1949-50 Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Philadelphia 1951 Blackstone Hotel Chicago 1952 Hotel Statler New York 1953-54 Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Philadelphia 1955 Warwick Hotel New York 1956 Bellevue-Stratford Hotel (Rounds 1-3) Philadelphia ​ Ambassador Hotel (Rounds 4-30) Los Angeles 1957 Warwick Hotel (Rounds 1-4) Philadelphia ​ Bellevue-Stratford Hotel (Rounds 5-30) Philadelphia 1958-61 Warwick Hotel Philadelphia 1962-64 Sheraton Hotel Chicago 1965-66 Summit Hotel New York 1967 Hotel Gotham New York 1968-71 Belmont Plaza Hotel New York 1972 Essex House New York 1973-74 Americana Hotel New York 1975 Hilton Hotel New York 1976-78 Roosevelt Hotel New York 1979 Waldorf New York 1980-83 Sheraton Hotel New York 1984-85 Omni Park Central Hotel New York 1986-94 Marriott Marquis New York 1995-2004 Theatre at Madison Square Garden New York 2005 Jacob Javits Convention Center New York 2006-2014 Radio City Music Hall New York 2015-16 Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University / Grant Park Chicago 2017 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia 2018 AT&T Stadium Dallas 2019 Downtown Nashville Nashville 2020 Las Vegas Boulevard and Surrounding Areas Las Vegas 2021 Downtown Cleveland Cleveland 2022 TBD TBD 2023 021 NFL DRAFT TO BE HOSTED IN CLEVELAND Expansive Draft Celebration and Free Fan Festival Planned at Iconic Downtown Locations, on Lakefront The NFL announced today that the 86th NFL Draft will take place in Cleveland in 2021 and will bring fans together for free celebrations at iconic downtown locations around FirstEnergy Stadium, including the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as well as on the shore of Lake Erie. The announcement was made today at the annual Spring League Meeting in Key Biscayne, Fla. following a review of the proposal by the Super Bowl & Major Events Advisory Committee and full ownership. "Cleveland has a passionate fan base and the city offers distinctive iconic locations and attractions that will bring the NFL Draft experience to fans in unique and exciting ways," said NFL Commissioner ROGER GOODELL. "We look forward to collaborating with the Cleveland Browns, the City of Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and Destination Cleveland to celebrate the achievements of the next generation of players and create a memorable fan experience." As part of the event, the free NFL Draft Experience – a massive free football festival – will enable fans of all teams to participate and test their football skills, enjoy interactive exhibits and autograph sessions, and take pictures with the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Draft Experience will be open all three days of the event. "We are incredibly honored to be able to showcase the City of Cleveland and the passion of Browns fans through the unique international platform the NFL Draft provides," saidDEE and JIMMY HASLAM. "This is an exceptional opportunity for Northeast Ohio that even extends beyond football, and we look forward to continuing the work ahead with Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, the City of Cleveland, Destination Cleveland and the NFL to ensure that the 2021 NFL Draft is truly memorable for Northeast Ohio and football fans across the world."     "The City of Cleveland welcomes the 2021 National Football League Draft," said MAYOR FRANK G. JACKSON. "We are home to the Cleveland Browns and well-known as a city with passionate sports fans. Visitors will find Cleveland has an unmatched ability to provide Midwestern warmth and hospitality coupled with the amenities found in other major cities. We look forward to hosting the Draft and once again showcasing Cleveland's ability to organize successful, world-class events." "Cleveland is honored to be selected as the host city for the 2021 NFL Draft and we are excited to once again show the world that this city can set a standard for hosting some of the world's largest events," said DAVID GILBERT, President and CEO of Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. "This event will provide international media exposure and has proven to provide more than $100 million in economic impact to the host city. We look forward to showing NFL fans across the nation how Cleveland throws a party. Being awarded the 2021 NFL Draft wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering commitment of the Cleveland Browns, the support of the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, the State of Ohio and so many others who helped make this a reality. As Cleveland continues to shine in the national spotlight with the unique opportunity to host four major sporting events over the next six years, including the Draft, we are proud of this achievement which few destinations are able to accomplish." The NFL Draft has become one of the biggest and most-anticipated sporting events of the year. The 2019 Draft reached new heights and record numbers as the highest-rated and most-watched Draft ever, eclipsing previous records set in 2018. The 2019 Draft was broadcast over three days and attracted more than 47.5 million total viewers and over 600,000 in attendance. The NFL Draft achieved a combined 3.9 HH rating and average of 6.1 million viewers across the broadest distribution including NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, as well as NFL and ESPN digital and social properties. The 2020 NFL Draft will be held in Las Vegas. DRAFT LOCATION HISTORY Draft Location City 1936 Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia 1937 Hotel Lincoln New York 1938 Hotel Sherman Chicago 1939 Hotel New Yorker New York 1940 Schroeder Hotel Milwaukee 1941 Willard Hotel Washington, D.C. 1942-44 Palmer House Chicago 1945-47 Hotel Commodore New York 1948 Hotel Fort Pitt Pittsburgh 1949-50 Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Philadelphia 1951 Blackstone Hotel Chicago 1952 Hotel Statler New York 1953-54 Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Philadelphia 1955 Warwick Hotel New York 1956 Bellevue-Stratford Hotel (Rounds 1-3) Philadelphia ​ Ambassador Hotel (Rounds 4-30) Los Angeles 1957 Warwick Hotel (Rounds 1-4) Philadelphia ​ Bellevue-Stratford Hotel (Rounds 5-30) Philadelphia 1958-61 Warwick Hotel Philadelphia 1962-64 Sheraton Hotel Chicago 1965-66 Summit Hotel New York 1967 Hotel Gotham New York 1968-71 Belmont Plaza Hotel New York 1972 Essex House New York 1973-74 Americana Hotel New York 1975 Hilton Hotel New York 1976-78 Roosevelt Hotel New York 1979 Waldorf New York 1980-83 Sheraton Hotel New York 1984-85 Omni Park Central Hotel New York 1986-94 Marriott Marquis New York 1995-2004 Theatre at Madison Square Garden New York 2005 Jacob Javits Convention Center New York 2006-2014 Radio City Music Hall New York 2015-16 Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University Chicago 2017 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia 2018 AT&T Stadium Dallas 2019 Downtown Nashville Nashville 2020 Las Vegas Boulevard and Surrounding Areas Las Vegas 2021 Downtown Cleveland Cleveland 2022 TBD TBD 2023 Downtown Kansas City Kansas City NFL AND BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME TO HOST QUARTERBACK COACHING SUMMIT Participants to Expand Professional Network, Hear from NFL Personnel and Industry Experts In partnership with the Black College Football Hall of Fame, assistant and positional NFL and NCAA coaches have been invited to attend the 2019 NFL QUARTERBACK COACHING SUMMIT from June 24-25 in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the League’s commitment to strengthening the coaching and personnel development pipeline. “As part of our ongoing efforts to develop a diverse pipeline of offensive coaches and personnel, the Quarterback Coaching Summit is an opportunity for participants to further develop and perfect their proficiencies in game administration, offensive philosophy implementation and quarterback development,” said TROY VINCENT, NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations. Announced today at the 2019 NFL Spring League Meeting, the summit aims to equip individuals working on the offensive side of the ball with resources, professional development and networking opportunities with NFL club representatives. "We are excited to work with the NFL on the Quarterback Coaching Summit, as well as open the lines of communication and exchange ideas on fundamentals and techniques required to coach the QB position," said JAMES “SHACK” HARRIS, Black College Football Hall of Fame Co-Founder and 2012 Inductee. “The results should help participating coaches in college football and the NFL prepare for the opportunity to become head coach, offensive coordinator, quarterback coach, or offensive assistant.”   The summit additionally features panels with NFL general managers and head coaches, including former Baltimore Ravens general manager and current executive vice president OZZIE NEWSOME, Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president of football operations HOWIE ROSEMAN, Minnesota Vikings general manager RICK SPIELMAN, and Black College Football Hall of Fame co-founders JAMES HARRIS andDOUG WILLIAMS. Panels will focus on best practices for career advancement and their path to obtaining opportunities in the NFL. The current list of presenters and attendees can be found below and is subject to change. Eric Bieniemy Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Coordinator Marquel Blackwell University of Houston Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Jeff Blake NFL Legend Quarterback Consultant Marcus Brady Indianapolis Colts Quarterbacks Coach Jim Caldwell Miami Dolphins Assistant Head Coach/Quarterbacks Coach Dick Daniels NFL Legend Consultant Karl Dorrell Miami Dolphins Wide Receivers Coach Tony Elliott Clemson University Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Coach Broderick Fobbs Grambling State University Head Coach Josh Gattis University of Michigan Offensive Coordinator Billy Gonzales University of Florida Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach Harold Goodwin Tampa Bay Buccaneers Assistant Head Coach/Run-Game Coordinator Chris Grier Miami Dolphins General Manager Pep Hamilton XFL General Manager & Head Coach James Harris NFL Legend Consultant Hue Jackson Formerly Cleveland Browns Head Coach Ivin Jasper Naval Academy Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Brian Johnson University of Florida Quarterbacks Coach Craig Johnson New York Giants Running Backs Coach Curtis Johnson New Orleans Saints Senior Offensive Assistant Shaun King University of South Florida Running Backs Coach Marvin Lewis Formerly Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Mike Locksley University of Maryland Head Coach Jerry Mack Rice University Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Coach Brennan Marion William & Mary Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Connell Maynor Alabama A&M University Head Coach Woody McCorvey Clemson University Associate Athletic Director Garrick McGee University of Missouri Wide Receivers Coach Ozzie Newsome Baltimore Ravens Executive Vice President Jeff Nixon Baylor University Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs Coach Kendrick Nord Grambling State University Quarterbacks Coach Lamar Owens Georgia Southern University Wide Receivers Coach Jimmy Raye NFL Legend Consultant Jerry Reese Formerly New York Giants General Manager Howie Roseman Philadelphia Eagles Executive Vice President of Football Operations Rick Spielman Minnesota Vikings General Manager Allen Suber Bethune-Cookman University Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach John Tomlinson North Carolina Central University Quarterbacks Coach Marques Tuiasosopo University of California Tight Ends Coach Pat White Alcorn State University Quarterbacks Coach Ted White Prairie View A&M University Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach D.J. Williams III New Orleans Saints Offensive Assistant Downtown Kansas City Kansas City MORE THAN 450 ACTIVE PLAYERS, NFL LEGENDS, CLUBS AND PARTNERS TO HOST YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMPS THIS SUMMER ​ MORE THAN 450 ACTIVE PLAYERS, NFL LEGENDS, CLUBS AND PARTNERS TO HOST YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMPS THIS SUMMER This summer, thousands of youth and high school students across the country will take the field to participate in more than 800 youth football summer camps or activities hosted by current players, NFL Legends, coaches, clubs and partners as part of the Play Football Summer Season. The Play Football Summer Season is an NFL Youth Football initiative highlighting summer football in communities across the country. The camps and activities promise a fun environment to teach young athletes proper playing technique at all skill levels and emphasize the values learned from playing football. “This platform does more than provide a place for youth to learn to play football,” said ROMAN OBEN, NFL Vice President of Youth and High School Football. “It provides lifelong lessons in leadership, discipline and teamwork. Thousands of youth and high school students will learn the fundamentals of football from current players, NFL Legends and coaches, who have a passion to help young people and their communities on and off the field.” The NFL Foundation, the NFL's nonprofit organization representing all 32 clubs, has awarded over $1 million in grants through the Youth Football Camp Grant Program. In its 22nd year, the programrecognizes NFL players and coaches who give back to communities in their hometowns or club markets and offer young athletes the opportunity to play in a healthy and fun environment. As part of summer camp season festivities, more than 450 current players, NFL Legends and coaches will host free, non-contact youth football camps for more than 80,000 children. Camps are open to boys and girls ages 5-18. “The NFL Foundation is proud to work alongside more than 450 players, coaches, and Legends while they give back to their communities impacting over 80,000 youth,” said ALEXIA GALLAGHER, Executive Director of NFL Foundation. “This summer season not only shapes the next generation of football but continues to instill the values of the game of football one camp at a time.”  More than 200 recipients will receive grants to host a single-day FUNdamentals camp featuring a USA Football curriculum. FUNdamentals camps are designed to introduce boys and girls to the fun of football and advance their physical wellbeing through the sport's basic skills and movements in an exciting, high-activity format. NFL athletes and coaches’ representatives hosting camps this summer include: Buffalo Bills linebacker LORENZO ALEXANDER; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker THOMAS DAVIS; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver MIKE EVANS; New York Jets wide receiver JAMISON CROWDER; Tennessee Titans corner LOGAN RYAN; NFL Legend FELIX JONES; Denver Broncos corner CHRIS HARRIS JR.; running back JAY AJAYI; and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach MIKE TOMLIN.  The NFL has long supported players' philanthropic endeavors and the NFL Foundation has awarded more than $7 million in grants to support free, non-contact youth football camps hosted by current players, NFL Legends and coaches since 1998. Families interested in finding a camp in their community are encouraged to visitwww.ops.nfl.com/playfootball. Hatch Show Print to Sell Team Posters Created for the 2019 NFL Draft ​Nashville, Tenn., May 22, 2019 – Hatch Show Print, the historic, 140-year-old Nashville letterpress print shop, announced today it will sell limited quantities of the letterpress posters it created for each of the NFL's 32 teams for the 2019 NFL Draft. The posters are only available through pre-order via the Hatch Show Print website,www.HatchShowPrint.com. Late last year, the NFL commissioned Hatch Show Print to develop custom posters for the 2019 NFL Draft. Each poster was designed specifically with each team's fan base in mind. Hatch Show Print's team of designer/printers worked directly with the NFL and researched each of the 32 teams to gain an understanding of who the team is and who they represent. Team slogans, logos and history were all incorporated into the designs. The Hatch Show Print team, led by Associate Director Celene Aubry, pulled from its extensive collection of wood type, ranging in size from half an inch to sixteen inches, to create these posters that celebrate the NFL through typography-driven design. For each poster, the shop's team of designer/printers set the wood and metal type by hand, and produced the work on 50- to 100-plus-year-old printing presses. "To be able to tell the story of each team and their fans through a Hatch Show Print poster is something that is unique and truly Nashville," said Aubry. "It's really gratifying to experience the excitement fans everywhere have for something we make with our hands, using materials that have passed through five generations of designers and printers working in this shop." Hatch Show Print posters were prominently featured throughout the NFL's creative kit for a NFL Draft that [/Pages/2019-NFL-DRAFT-REACHES-NEW-HEIGHTS-AND-RECORD-NUMBERS---47.5-MILLION-VIEWERS-AND-600,000-FANS-IN-ATTENDANCE-.aspx]broke records in both attendance in Nashville and television viewership.   "It's been amazing to see how these custom Hatch Show Print team posters from the NFL Draft have resonated with fans, whether they were on the ground in Nashville, or simply viewed on television or social media," said Julie Haddon, NFL Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Consumer Marketing. "The design of these posters captured the spirit of Nashville while uniquely reflecting each team. We're thrilled that we were able to continue our work with Hatch Show Print to deliver NFL fans with a keepsake from one of the most entertaining and memorable NFL Draft experiences in recent history." ​ NFL FOUNDATION/LISC GRASSROOTS FIELD GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES $3 MILLION FOR NEW AND REFURBISHED COMMUNITY FOOTBALL FIELDS IN 14 CITIES NATIONWIDE Nearly $61 million in grants committed since 1998, resulting in 365 neighborhood fields                                                                         NEW YORK – MAY 21, 2019 – Community organizations, schools, and parks in 14 cities across the country will receive grants totaling $3 million from the NFL Foundation/LISC Grassroots Field Grant Program – a partnership between the NFL Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the nation's leading community development support organization – to build or refurbish neighborhood football fields, it was announced today. Since 1998, the NFL Foundation/LISC Grassroots Field Grant Program has provided nearly $61 million to support the creation or refurbishment of 365 fields nationwide. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the NFL Foundation/LISC partnership, while the NFL is also celebrating its 100th season. This funding cycle will include new fields, or field enhancements in the following cities: Atlanta, Baltimore; Boston; Brooklyn, N.Y.; Chicago; Greenburg, Pa.; Houston; Indian Trail, N.C.; Miami; Philadelphia; Phoenix; Racine, Wis.; Rome, Ga.; and Yelm, Wash. The fields in these cities are newly built or significantly renovated, with improvements such as irrigation systems, lights, bleachers, scoreboards, goal posts and turf. Grassroots grants are issued once established funding thresholds are reached for each project. "For the last 20 years, the NFL Foundation and LISC have helped to create new community playing fields and revitalized old ones in neighborhoods throughout the country," saidALEXIA GALLAGHER, Senior Director of Philanthropy & Executive Director, NFL Foundation at National Football League. "With more than one million youth using these fields, which provide safe places for families to come together and participate in sports, the benefits of the NFL Foundation/LISC Grassroots Field Grant Program are indisputable." LISC identifies local, nonprofit and community-based agencies that have an interest in building or refurbishing football fields in schools and neighborhood parks. Through the program, the local agencies are provided with the necessary financing and technical assistance to improve the quality and safety of fields in their communities. The agencies oversee the construction, maintenance and programming of the fields. ​​ "Our work with the NFL Foundation fits perfectly with LISC's mission, to forge resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America," said MAURICE JONES, LISC President and CEO. "Great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families. Local athletic fields are a critical part of that and we look forward to bringing additional fields to neighborhoods throughout the country." The 2019 Grassroots funding cycle will begin May 15th and the deadline for proposal submissions is August 30, 2019. Details are here. C-USA Partners with NFL Network for 10 Conference Football Games ​DALLAS & NEW YORK – Conference USA Commissioner Judy MacLeod and the NFL announced today a new four-year contract for a 10-game package of C-USA football games to be broadcast on NFL Network. The partnership will begin in the 2019 football season with one game each week on Saturday afternoon. ​ "While exploring new media options for football, NFL Network stood out as an excellent opportunity for national exposure," said MacLeod. "We look forward to showcasing our conference through their tremendous platform and reach." "We are excited to showcase the next generation of NFL athletes to our fans on a weekly basis," said Hans Schroeder, Chief Operating Officer of NFL Media. "Our fans crave live football, and partnering with Conference USA – a conference which boasts several Hall of Fame players – provides us with an excellent opportunity to do so." The full NFL Network slate of games will be released with the rest of the 2019 C-USA Football multimedia schedule at a later date. C-USA football games on NFL Network will also be available through the NFL app and via Watch NFL Network on smartphones, tablets, PCs and connected TV devices for subscribers of participating NFL Network providers. C-USA shares a rich history with the NFL, with some of the game's greatest players coming from the conference. Pro Football Hall of Famers who played their college football at C-USA schools include Brett Favre (Southern Miss), Randy Moss (Marshall), Terry Bradshaw (Louisiana Tech), "Mean" Joe Greene (North Texas), and others. Additionally, 16 players from C-USA have been selected in the NFL Draft over the last two years, including Marcus Davenport from UTSA selected No. 14 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2018 NFL Draft. In total, there were 83 C-USA players on NFL rosters at the end of the 2018 season. NFL-NFLPA JOINT AGREEMENTS TO PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLNESS OF NFL PLAYERS ​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2019​ NEW YORK, N.Y. – May 20, 2019 – The NFL and NFL Players Association today announced two joint agreements that will support further resources directed to address pain management and behavioral health. First, the NFL and NFLPA will work together to address the challenges of pain management for our current players and work to advance and understand the science in this area to improve potential treatments. The second agreement builds on the substantial player behavioral and mental health care resources available to NFL players with additional programs directed toward education, prevention, and overall behavioral health throughout the league. Prescription Medication and Pain Management The NFL and NFLPA will form a Joint Pain Management Committee including medical experts appointed by both the league and union, which will establish uniform standards for club practices and policies regarding pain management and the use of prescription medication by NFL players as well as conduct research concerning pain management and alternative therapies. The Joint Committee will also receive periodic reports from a newly-developed Prescription Drug Monitoring Program that will monitor all prescriptions issued to NFL players by club physicians and unaffiliated physicians. Prior to the start of the 2019 NFL Season, each NFL club must appoint a Pain Management Specialist who possesses certain agreed-upon credentials, including active engagement in pain management as part of his or her medical practice. Behavioral and Mental Health Care The NFL and NFLPA will form a Comprehensive Mental Health and Wellness Committee,which will develop educational programs for players, coaches, club personnel and players' family members regarding mental health and wellness. Additionally, the Committee will collaborate with local and national mental health and suicide prevention organizations to reduce stigma related to mental health and promote suicide prevention and awareness. The NFL and NFLPA will also now formally mandate that each team retains a Behavioral Health Team Clinician focused on supporting players' emotional and mental health and well-being. Each Team Clinician must possess certain minimum qualifications and be retained and jointly approved by the NFL and NFLPA by the start of Training Camp for the 2019 season. The Team Clinician is required to be available to players at the team facility for at least 8-12 hours per week, and must, among other responsibilities, conduct mandatory mental health educational sessions for players and coaching staff. The Clinician must also create and conduct team rehearsals of a Mental Health Emergency Action Planto implement for the upcoming season. This summer, the NFL and NFLPA will convene sessions with head team physicians, head team internal medicine physicians, head athletic trainers, Behavioral Health Team Clinicians, Pain Management Specialists, and others to discuss the requirements in both agreements, among other topics. Adherence to both agreements is mandatory across all clubs. 2019 NFL DRAFT REACHES NEW HEIGHTS AND RECORD NUMBERS:  47.5 MILLION VIEWERS AND 600,000 FANS IN ATTENDANCE YIELDING THE HIGHEST RATED, MOST WATCHED, AND MOST ATTENDED EVER Broadcast, Cable, and Digital Viewing Combine to Establish Records for the NFL Draft in Nashville NASHVILLE, TN: The 2019 NFL Draft is in the books and has set new records in media consumption and fan attendance. With a combined 3.9 HH TV rating and average of 6.1M viewers across NFL, ESPN and ABC TV and digital channels, the 2019 NFL Draft is the highest-rated and most-watched Draft ever, breaking records established just a year ago. In total across Nielsen-measured channels, all NFL Draft telecasts combined to reach more than 47.5 million viewers over the three-day event, up +5% vs. 2018.  The 2019 NFL Draft featured the broadest ever distribution of official NFL Draft video with NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes in addition to NFL and ESPN digital and social properties. This was the second straight year that all seven rounds of the live, three-day event were aired on broadcast television. The collaborative distribution approach across NFL Media and The Walt Disney Company helped grow the combined rating and viewership by +11% and +8% respectively over 2018. In addition to media consumption, the 2019 NFL Draft shattered records for attendance as over 600,000 fans fill the streets of Nashville to celebrate the newest class of NFL rookies, easily establishing a new record (250k in 2017 – Philadelphia). Many of those in Nashville not attending the NFL Draft in-person were watching from home, as the market delivered a combined for a 10.6 HH rating – up +104% versus Nashville last year, and up +74% versus the 2018 host city.  "The 2019 NFL Draft was a tremendous continuation of the celebration of the NFL's 100thseason and an opportunity to welcome the next generation of stars," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "Dramatic and emotional storylines played out in cities across the country with the energetic host city of Nashville serving as a breathtaking backdrop to hundreds of thousands of passionate fans who lined the streets and enjoyed a unique NFL Draft Experience. We congratulate our newest players and their families and thank the Tennessee Titans, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp., the City of Nashville, the volunteers, and everyone who made the Draft such a memorable, entertaining, and successful experience." Viewership metrics reflect Nielsen Fast Nationals, Nielsen Fast Total Audience Estimates, and ESPN/NFL digital measurement. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH TWITTER ​Six New Live Shows Bring the Most Exciting Moments of the League's 100th Season to the NFL Twittersphere The NFL and Twitter today announced a multi-year partnership extension that will deliver a host of new live programming, original sponsored content and more highlights to Twitter's highly engaged audience just in time for the NFL's 100th season. Since announcing their first partnership agreement in 2013, the NFL has developed live programming and distributed on-demand content that captures Twitter's unique features and appeals to its highly engaged audience. The new deal will feature new live programming built around some of the NFL's biggest events, more game highlights each week for fans, and unique sponsored content opportunities for brands.  Live shows focused on NFL tentpole events – Uniquely produced for Twitter, six new live shows will capture the excitement and conversation around some of the NFL's biggest events, including NFL Kickoff, the Thanksgiving games, the Conference Championships, the Super Bowl, the Scouting Combine and the NFL Draft while integrating entertaining conversations and trends sparked by these events on the platform. New content – In addition to the live shows, fans will see a host of new content throughout the year, including: ​Live pregame Q&As – Leading up to the kickoff of either a Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, or Monday Night Football matchup each week, a featured NFL Media personality will take over the @NFL handle for a live Q&A with fans New NFL Twitter "Moments" – curated Twitter Moments featuring the best plays and tweets every week of the season and throughout the year Custom NFL Twitter Votes – users will be invited to vote each week on the hottest topics and takes burning through the NFL Twittersphere. Results will be incorporated into NFL Twitter and NFL Network shows. The Best Touchdowns and Celebrations – Each week, the NFL will produce custom "best touchdowns" and "best touchdown celebrations" highlight reels for Twitter ​"We're excited to renew our partnership with Twitter," said Blake Stuchin, NFL Vice President of Digital Media Business Development. "Millions of people use Twitter every day to follow their favorite teams and players and participate in conversations about the NFL. We expect these new live shows to be among the most popular programs on Twitter, while serving to drive awareness and tune-in of our biggest tentpole events of the year."​ "We couldn't be more excited to celebrate the NFL's 100th season by kicking off a new multiyear collaboration that will include innovative ways to serve fans and our brand partners," said TJ Adeshola, Head of US Sports Partnerships at Twitter. "Football fans around the world will now be able to engage with more NFL premium content on Twitter, which will inspire even more conversation year-round about the league." NFL OFFSEASON WORKOUT PROGRAM DATES ANNOUNCED​ Voluntary offseason workout programs are intended to provide training, teaching and physical conditioning for players.  The calendar for 2019 is below, updated to include rookie minicamp dates. ​ As per Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, each club’s official, voluntary nine-week offseason program is conducted in three phases: Phase One consists of the first two weeks of the program with activities limited to strength and conditioning and physical rehabilitation only. Phase Two consists of the next three weeks of the program. On-field workouts may include individual player instruction and drills as well as team practice conducted on a “separates” basis. No live contact or team offense vs. team defense drills are permitted. Phase Three consists of the next four weeks of the program. Teams may conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activity, or “OTAs”. No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted. Article 22 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement stipulates that clubs may hold onemandatory minicamp for veteran players. This minicamp, noted below, must occur during Phase Three of the offseason program. New head coaches are entitled to conduct an additional voluntary veteran minicamp.  Any voluntary minicamp for veteran players must be conducted prior to the NFL Draft (April 25-27), but no earlier than week three of the club’s offseason workout program and after at least one week of the two weeks of Phase One activities that the clubs may hold pursuant to Article 21. This year, eight clubs held voluntary veteran minicamps. Each club may hold a rookie football development program for a period of seven weeks, which in 2019 may begin on May 13. During this period, no activities may be held on weekends, with the exception of one post-NFL Draft rookie minicamp, which may be conducted on either the first or second weekend following the draft. The dates of each club’s post-draft rookie minicamp are listed below. For specific information and detailed offseason program rules, please see Articles 21 and 22 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (beginning on page 131), available on nflcommunications.com. The NFL Offseason Workout Program calendar (dates are tentative and subject to change at the discretion of individual clubs): ARIZONA                     First Day:                                  April 8                                      Voluntary Minicamp:                  April 23-25                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-22, May 29-31, June 3-6                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 ATLANTA                    First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 29-31, June 3-4, June 6                                       Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 BALTIMORE                First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 28, May 30-31, June 3-4, June 6-7                                       Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 3-5 BUFFALO                    First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 28-29, May 31 June 3-4, June 6-7                                       Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 CAROLINA                   First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 21-23, May 28-30, June 3-6                                       Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 CHICAGO                    First Day:                                  April 15 OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 21-23, May 29-31, June 4-7                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 3-5 CINCINNATI                 First Day:                                  April 9 Voluntary Minicamp:                  April 23-25                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 28-30, June 3-6                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 CLEVELAND                First Day:                                  April 1 Voluntary Minicamp:                  April 23-25                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 14-16, May 21-23, May 28-31                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 4-6                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 3-5 DALLAS                       First Day:                                  April 15​                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 21-23, May 28-30, June 3-6                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 DENVER                      First Day:                                  April 2 Voluntary Minicamp:                  April 16-18                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 13-14, May 16, May 20-21, May 23, May 29-31                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 4-6                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 DETROIT                      First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 29-31, June 10-13 Mandatory Minicamp:                June 4-6 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 GREEN BAY                First Day:                                  April 8 Voluntary Minicamp:                  April 23-25                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 28-29, May 31, June 3-6                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 3-5 HOUSTON                   First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 28-30, June 3-4, June 6-7                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 INDIANAPOLIS            First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 21-23, May 29-31, June 3-6 Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 3-5 JACKSONVILLE          First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 21, May 23-24, May 28, May 30-May 31, June 3-4, June 6-7                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 KANSAS CITY              First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 21-23, May 28-30, June 4-7                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 4-6 LA CHARGERS            First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20, May 22-23, May 28-30, June 3-4, June 6-7                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 LA RAMS                    First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 28-30, June 3-6                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10 MIAMI                          First Day:                                  April 1 Voluntary Minicamp:                  April 16-18                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 13-14, May 16, May 20-21, May 23, May 28-29, May 31                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 4-6 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 MINNESOTA                First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 21-23, May 28-30, June 3-6                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 3-5 NEW ENGLAND           First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 29-30, June 10-11                                       Mandatory Minicamp:                June 4-6 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 NEW ORLEANS           First Day:                                  April 22                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 21-23, May 28-30, June 3-6                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 NEW YORK GIANTS    First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 28-29, May 31, June 10-13                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 4-6                                     Rookie Minicamp:                      May 3-5 NEW YORK JETS         First Day:                                  April 8 Voluntary Minicamp:                  April 23-25                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 21-23, May 28-30, June 10-13                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 4-6 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 OAKLAND                   First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 21-23, May 28-30, June 3-6                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 3-5 PHILADELPHIA            First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 21-23, May 28, May 30-31, June 3-6                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 PITTSBURGH              First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 21-23, May 28-30, June 3-6                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 SAN FRANCISCO        First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 28-29, May 31, June 3-4, June 6                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 3-5 SEATTLE                     First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 28-29, May 31, June 3-6                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 3-5 TAMPA BAY                First Day:                                  April 1 Voluntary Minicamp:                  April 23-25                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 14-16, May 21-23, May 28-31                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 4-6 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 TENNESSEE                First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 28, May 30-31, June 3-6                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 11-13 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12 WASHINGTON             First Day:                                  April 15                                     OTA Offseason Workouts:         May 20-21, May 23, May 28-30, June 10-12                                     Mandatory Minicamp:                June 4-6 Rookie Minicamp:                      May 10-12