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Jerry Jones on NFL 18-Game Season
Jerry Jones says NFL could add 18th regular-season game next year, but hurdles remain.
In brief
Jerry Jones says NFL could add 18th regular-season game next year, but hurdles remain. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believes NFL will expand to 18-game regular season next year, but injuries and player concerns delay the change. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
NFL Regular Season Expansion
The NFL regular season could expand to 18 games next year, according to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
Jones' Timeline for Change
Jones says the NFL could add an 18th game next year, but negotiations with players are needed.
“I don't think we're far away from it”
Preseason Cuts Proposed
Jones suggests trimming preseason games to make room for an extra regular-season game.
“You would cut back on the preseason games”
Injury Concerns
League sources warn more injuries could occur with an 18-game season, especially in late weeks.
“The bigger concern is now we're going to add another game”
Player Response
Top players might sit out games to avoid injuries in an extended season.
“Top players will check themselves out more”
Negotiation Hurdles
The NFL's current CBA runs through 2030, so adding a game requires new talks with the players' union.
What it means
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believes NFL will expand to 18-game regular season next year, but injuries and player concerns delay the change.
