# Jerry Jones on NFL 18-Game Season

> Jerry Jones says NFL could add 18th regular-season game next year, but hurdles remain.
- Title: Jerry Jones on NFL 18-Game Season · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Jerry Jones says NFL could add 18th regular-season game next year, but hurdles remain.
- Keywords: nfl, jerry jones, regular season, 18-game season, preseason games, player injuries, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/jerry-jones-on-nfl-expansion-18-game-regular-season
- Published: 2026-11-13T20:36:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, jerry jones, regular season, 18-game season, preseason games, player injuries, 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.
## Key takeaway

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believes NFL will expand to 18-game regular season next year, but injuries and player concerns delay the change.