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Jerry Jones: NFL expansion nears
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says 18 regular-season games could happen by next year.
In brief
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says 18 regular-season games could happen by next year. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says NFL could add an 18th regular-season game by next year. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Jerry Jones on NFL expansion
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says NFL could add an 18th regular-season game by next year.
“I don’t think we’re far away from it”
NFL wants 18 games
The NFL aims to expand the regular season from 17 to 18 games starting in 2027.
Players Association resistance
The NFL Players Association likely demands major concessions for adding an 18th game.
2027 expansion timeline
The NFL delayed Super Bowl LXII to 2028 to allow for 18 games by 2027.
Preseason reduction
Teams would play fewer preseason games to make room for 18 regular-season games.
Jones on early games
Jones claims teams would develop better in early games with fewer preseason games.
Player concerns
Teams struggle to prepare with only three preseason games before September.
In short
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says NFL could add an 18th regular-season game by next year.
