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The original was posted on /r/nfl by /u/JCameron181 on 2026-04-05 19:31:55+00:00.
Original Title: [Williams] NFL owners pushed for expansion to an 18-game season at this week’s annual meeting. But we spoke with people around the league on why that’s not a great idea. “18 games will water down the product,” an NFL coach told me.
TL;DR:
NFL owners are pushing for an 18-game regular season to increase revenue and support more international games. Current rules limit them to 17 games through 2030. Coaches and scouts worry that adding another game will “water down” the product by forcing players to manage their workloads or take games off to avoid injury. The NFL Players Association remains strongly opposed to the expansion, citing serious concerns regarding player health, safety, and the physical toll of a longer schedule. To make a longer season viable, experts suggest the league would need to expand active rosters and training camp limits to ensure teams have enough depth. Ultimately, any change would require a massive financial incentive for players and a renegotiation of the collective bargaining agreement.