On Tuesday, Netflix and the National Football League announced that it will release a new series entitled “Receiver” that will follow several top pass catchers, including Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings.
The new series follows the success of Netflix’s hit show “Quarterback,” which followed top passers in the league, including then-Minnesota Viking Kirk Cousins.
Joining Jefferson on the show will be Davante Adams of the Las Vegas Raiders, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers, and Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions.
The show is set to premiere on Netflix this summer and will feature eight episodes that focus on the 2023 season for the receivers.
Gabe Spitzer, the vice president of nonfiction sports at Netflix, shared that the new show is being treated as a continuation of last year’s series.
“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,” Spitze 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.”
Peyton Manning, the founder of Omaha Productions, shared that he is excited his company received another chance to work with the league, offering never-before-seen access to the life of NFL players.
“We are excited to be working again with Netflix and NFL Films to give fans unprecedented access to what it’s like to play receiver at the highest level,” Manning said. “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.”