# Jerry Jones: NFL expansion nears

> Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says 18 regular-season games could happen by next year.
- Title: Jerry Jones: NFL expansion nears · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says 18 regular-season games could happen by next year.
- Keywords: nfl, cowboys, jerry jones, regular season, 18 games, player association, collective bargaining agreement, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jerry-jones-i-dont-think-were-far-away-from-18-regular-season-games
- Published: 2026-11-14T15:07:13.844+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, cowboys, jerry jones, regular season, 18 games, player association, collective bargaining agreement, 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.
## Key takeaway

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says NFL could add an 18th regular-season game by next year.