A pair of Canadian Football League games per week will be broadcast on NFL Network after the league struck a new deal with the CFL. The network also has the option to show additional games in the regular season, the CFL Playoffs and the Grey Cup championship game. “This is very positive news for our CFL fans living in the United States,†said Michael Copeland, Chief Operating Officer of the CFL. “And it’s a very positive development for our football operations as it will continue to expose our product to prospects across the U.S.†Last season, NFL Network carried 14 CFL games. Former British Columbia Lions star Cameron Wake finished third in the NFL in sacks last year for the Miami Dolphins and made it to the Pro Bowl. “We are pleased to offer more football to our fans with more CFL action this year,†said Lawrence Randall, NFL Network’s Director of Programming. “Delivering live games from all levels of football is part of our commitment to our passionate viewers who want football 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.†The games will be produced by TSN, the leading sports broadcaster in Canada. Source: National Football Post
I think this is a smart move by the NFL network. If there is a lock out atlas you get to watch two cfl games a week........ too bad I don't have NFL network
I think it's more of a positive for the CFL than the NFL Network. The CFL is going to get major exposure having games on the NFL Network...compared to what they had.
I was going to say, I care why? Because the only way I am watching this is if the NFL Lockout lasts more than 5 weeks into the season.
