NFL 18-game season ‘highly unlikely’ by 2027, per report
The NFL is unlikely to implement an 18-game regular season by 2027, according to a report. Although the league has not ruled out the possibility, significant changes would be required, including negotiations with the NFL Players Association. The timeline for such an expansion remains uncertain, with many speculating it could occur by the 2031-32 season.
- ▪The NFL's expansion to an 18-game regular season is deemed 'highly unlikely' for the 2027-28 season.
- ▪Any change would require a modification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the NFL Players Association.
- ▪The NFL has not yet announced a date for Super Bowl LXII, which is scheduled for February 2028 in Atlanta.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-18-game-season-highly-230007313.html |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 23:00:07 +0000 |
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