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Players Reject Goodell's 18-Game Season Proposal Amid Injury Concerns

2/6/2025

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's bold proposal for an 18-game season has hit a wall, as NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. firmly rejected it, voicing players' fears over injuries. Howell stressed the need to tackle critical issues like bye weeks and player benefits before any negotiations can commence, with the current agreement holding firm until 2030.

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's bold proposal for an 18-game season has hit a wall, as NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. firmly rejected it, voicing players' fears over injuries. Howell stressed the need to tackle critical issues like bye weeks and player benefits before any negotiations can commence, with the current agreement holding firm until 2030.