NFL Considers 18-Game Season Amid Player Concerns and Negotiations

Debate intensifies over potential schedule expansion, with players demanding higher pay and safety measures.

NFL owners are discussing a proposal to expand the regular season to 18 games, possibly as soon as 2025.
Players have expressed mixed reactions, with many demanding increased pay and additional safety measures.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell supports replacing a preseason game with a regular-season game.
The current collective bargaining agreement requires NFLPA approval for any schedule changes before 2031.
An 18-game season could push the Super Bowl to Presidents Day weekend, aligning with a national holiday.