AT&T/DirecTV is already moving away from the satellite platform. At the end of last year, AT&T CEO said they have launched their last DirecTV satellite:
https://spacenews.com/directv-owner-att-says-its-done-buying-satellites/
Whether the NFL sticks with AT&T/DirecTV or moves onto another provider, the NFL wants the media available via streaming platforms vice a fixed physical set top box