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NFL Owners Debate 18-Game Season Amid Player Pushback

3/29/2025

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The NFL is gearing up for a pivotal discussion on extending the regular season to 18 games during the upcoming owners' meetings. While Commissioner Roger Goodell champions this move, players voice strong opposition, fearing for their health and safety. The NFL Players Association is also pushing for a fairer revenue split, adding tension to negotiations that are complicated by the current collective bargaining agreement lasting until 2030.

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The NFL is gearing up for a pivotal discussion on extending the regular season to 18 games during the upcoming owners' meetings. While Commissioner Roger Goodell champions this move, players voice strong opposition, fearing for their health and safety. The NFL Players Association is also pushing for a fairer revenue split, adding tension to negotiations that are complicated by the current collective bargaining agreement lasting until 2030.