NFL Players Association has engaged the NFL in “high level discussions” about an 18-game regular season.
NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell said that while the union has “not yet progressed to formal negotiations” with the league, discussions are underway to once again expand the regular season. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in May that any lengthening of the regular season would come at the expense of the preseason. “We would do it in the context of reducing the number of preseason games. We think that’s a good trade,” Goodell said. Though some players have expressed concern about an even longer regular season, it appears the union and the league are moving toward an 18-game season.
