# Jerry Jones opposes NFL expansion to Europe

> Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says NFL expansion to Europe is unlikely soon
- Title: Jerry Jones opposes NFL expansion to Europe · NBC Sports
- Summary: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says NFL expansion to Europe is unlikely soon Jerry Jones believes NFL expansion to Europe is not imminent
- Keywords: jerry jones, nfl, cowboys, roger goodell, expansion team, europe, london, seattle seahawks, tottenham hotspur stadium, wembley stadium, sports, Jerry
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jerry-jones-pushes-back-on-idea-of-an-expansion-team-in-europe
- Published: 2026-09-23T02:40:10.633+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jerry jones, nfl, cowboys, roger goodell, expansion team, europe, london, seattle seahawks, tottenham hotspur stadium, wembley stadium, sports
## Jones rejects expansion team idea
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says NFL expansion to Europe is unlikely soon

> I don't know about an expansion
## Goodell's international vision
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell believes NFL will have teams in Europe soon
## London as likely hub
London has two stadiums for potential NFL teams: Tottenham Hotspur and Wembley
## Historical expansion pattern
NFL added two teams in 1976 and two in 1995 before the longest stretch without expansion
## Current expansion gap
NFL hasn't added a team in 24 years, the longest stretch in league history
## London's strategic role
Two NFL teams in London would be the most logical starting point for international expansion
## Key takeaway

Jerry Jones believes NFL expansion to Europe is not imminent