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Mahomes Warns: 18-Game Season Risks Player Safety

7/12/2025

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is raising his voice against the NFL's plan to extend the regular season to 18 games, warning it could lead to more player injuries. He suggests increasing bye weeks to ease the physical toll. Fellow players, like Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, echo these worries as discussions are set to kick off in 2026.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is raising his voice against the NFL's plan to extend the regular season to 18 games, warning it could lead to more player injuries. He suggests increasing bye weeks to ease the physical toll. Fellow players, like Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, echo these worries as discussions are set to kick off in 2026.