18-game regular season? Mixed reaction by NFL owners, coaches

NFL Owners and Coaches Share Mixed Reactions to 18-Game Regular Season Proposal At the recent NFL annual meeting, discussions about expanding the regular season to 18 games gained traction, spurred by leadership changes at the NFL Players Association and the league’s growing international presence. Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed support … Read more

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes reveals feelings on 18-game NFL regular season

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs quarterback, shares thoughts on potential 18-game NFL regular season The NFL is likely to transition to an 18-game regular season format in the future, with players like Patrick Mahomes advocating for more bye weeks to prevent injuries and ensure the best players are available for important games. Players and coaches, including George … Read more

Is the NFL moving to an 18-game schedule? Negotiations not expected to begin any time soon, per report

Report: No immediate plans for NFL to transition to 18-game schedule; negotiations delayed The NFL and NFL Players Association are not expected to start formal negotiations until at least early 2026 to expand the regular season to 18 games. Discussions about the 18-game schedule have been ongoing, but formal negotiations have not yet taken place. … Read more