NFL Set to Expand Season to 18 Games

The NFL appears set to expand its regular season to 18 games, with Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFLPA expressing openness to the idea before the current CBA expires in 2030. Players like Tyler Lockett and Davante Adams have voiced mixed feelings, preferring an additional bye week to mitigate the physical toll. The move aims to create more broadcast windows and could shift the Super Bowl to Presidents Day weekend, offering fans a long holiday weekend. This follows the 2021 expansion to 17 games, reflecting the league's long-term strategy to increase revenue through more televised games. Concerns about player safety persist, but the league insists any further expansion will prioritize minimizing these impacts.