Roger Goodell Confirms Expanded NFL Regular Season Talks With NFLPA (via NESN)
Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday confirmed that “talks between the NFL and NFL Players Association have occurredof the regular season from 16 games to 17,” via Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio.
Goodell pointed to steps the league has taken in player safety as a justification for expanding the regular season. “We’ve had very fruitful discussion on it, discussing the positives and negatives, and the changes to the game that we’ve made over the last 10 years, which I think are really important as it relates to the safety of the game and how we’re preparing and practicing, and training our players,” Goodell told reporters. “I think those changes have made a significant impact in a positive way, and so that is something we’ll continue to discuss.
The NFL initially eyed an expansion to an 18-game regular season, but it appears the league is willing to compromise. Goodell also revealed the season would continue to start the weekend after Labor Day, which would push the conclusion of the regular season back and potentially make for some awkward scheduling with the Super Bowl, which
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