Although the NFL is expected to start accepting <a href="https://www.sportico.com/t/sponsorship/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sponsorships</a> from crypto exchanges soon, the Green Bay Packers aren't expecting to host games at the FTX Field. The NFL sent a memo to its clubs this week that outlined the league's plans to continue developing blockchain-related partnerships.
<h2>The Memo Details the New Direction for NFTs in the League</h2>
Clubs can enter sponsor ties with companies that use blockchains to <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/news/dapper-labs-and-nfl-is-launching-a-top-shot-style-nft-marketplace">establish</a> exchanges and wallets from this year onwards. Additionally, teams can accept advertising from NFT companies (such as OpenSea), though they won't be able to use their club marks and logos.

As a result, the Gutter Cat Gang will have to wait to join the Jacksonville Jaguars' Official NFT Community. The NFL's Business Ventures Committee accepted the adjustments during a recent meeting. Shorter team contracts that end before the 2025 season are also prohibited.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-ruggiero-2579222" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Joe Ruggiero</a>, the head of consumer products for the NFL, said the league is excited about the potential of blockchain technology. However, he noted that the league is also focused on making sure that it is carefully and thoughtfully engaged in this space.
<h2>How NFL Integrated NFTs </h2>
Despite last year's limitations, crypto exchanges were still able to get in front of football fans. <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/news/ftx-partners-with-forbes-to-launch-virtual-billionaire-nfts">FTX</a> and Coinbase even stole the Super Bowl with a bounce-back QR code.

The NFL still prohibits teams from directly promoting cryptocurrencies. Although the league has allowed limited deals, it remains wary of the potentially illegal activities associated with these platforms.

NFL also limits the number of NFTs that individual teams can license. They can only put out limited amounts of these products. Currently, the NFL has allowed a few companies to offer NFT-related products and services. These include a ticket deal with Ticketmaster and a collectible NFT card.
<h2>NFTs for Leagues and Athletes</h2>
<a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/news/nfts-minorities-modern-way-of-raising-awareness">NFTs</a> are another marketing opportunity for leagues. Like other forms of e-commerce, NFTs can use them to reach a wider audience. The popularity of sports NFTs is because fans have always wanted to own exclusive items that are tied to their favorite teams. In the future, developers will even feature these items in video games. Top Shot is an excellent example of an early NFT from a league.

The short-term trend is likely to be driven by athletes. In the past few years, players' unions have taken steps to help them become more successful outside of their teams.

NFL Details the New Direction for NFTs and Crypto Deals as the Industry Expands

NFL also limits the number of NFTs that individual teams can license. They can only put out limited amounts of these products.

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NFL Details the New Direction for NFTs and Crypto Deals as the Industry Expands

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