NFL Players Union Pushes Back on Proposed 18-Game Season

Colts' Ryan Kelly voices strong opposition, citing player safety and the impact on undrafted and late-round players.

Ryan Kelly, Colts' center and NFLPA executive committee member, criticizes the 18-game proposal as excessive.
Kelly argues that reducing preseason games would harm undrafted and late-round players' chances to prove themselves.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suggested the 18-game season could align the Super Bowl with Presidents' Day weekend.
The current collective bargaining agreement, which runs through 2030, would need to be renegotiated to implement the change.
Players may demand significant concessions, including better revenue sharing and lifetime insurance, for an additional game.