NFL Considers Extending Regular Season to 18 Games

Commissioner Roger Goodell outlines potential benefits and challenges during league meetings.

Goodell emphasizes player safety and quality of the game as primary concerns.
The NFL Players Association's agreement is crucial for any schedule change.
Reducing preseason games is seen as a favorable trade-off by league officials.
Owners and players may negotiate additional bye weeks and larger rosters.
Private equity in team ownership was also discussed at the Spring League Meeting.