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NFL schedules nine international games, drawing agents’ warnings

9/10/2026

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NFL schedules nine international games in Australia, Brazil, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany and Mexico.
Agents warn permanent overseas teams would face player recruitment disadvantages.
Agents say rookies may avoid being drafted by European teams because of relocation concerns.
Agents claim overseas teams would lose free-agent tiebreakers and need to overpay.
Agents note Australian Jordan Mailata shows overseas talent can succeed in the NFL.

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Story summary

NFL schedules nine international games in Australia, Brazil, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany and Mexico.
Agents warn permanent overseas teams would face player recruitment disadvantages.
Agents say rookies may avoid being drafted by European teams because of relocation concerns.
Agents claim overseas teams would lose free-agent tiebreakers and need to overpay.
Agents note Australian Jordan Mailata shows overseas talent can succeed in the NFL.