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The star wideouts of the Las Vegas Raiders and
Minnesota Vikings, respectively, will be joined by the San
Francisco 49ers duo of Deebo Samuel and George Kittle as well as
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
The eight-episode series is scheduled to start in the summer.
"Receiver" is a continuation of Netflix's relationship with the
NFL that first began with "Quarterback" in 2023. The production
is a joint endeavor with NFL Films, Peyton Manning's Omaha
Productions and Patrick Mahomes' 2PM Productions.
"The natural progression is from a pass to a catch, so we're
excited to dive into the 'Receiver' world after the success of
our 'Quarterback' series," Netflix executive Gabe Spitzer said.
"NFL Films, Omaha Productions and 2PM Productions have delivered
again in finding unique and dynamic athletes who will further
highlight the drama of this sport on and off the field."
Manning said he was "excited" to give fans a closer look at some
of the best receivers in the NFL.
"As we did with 'Quarterback,' we look forward to telling the
stories of five incredible receivers, each with their unique
personality, skillset and motivation for what drives them to be
the best."
--Field Level Media
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