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NFLPA Shuts Down Talk of Extending Season: ‘No One Wants to Play an 18th Game’

‘I would say even just the thought of 18 games makes me cringe,’ Commanders running back Austin Ekeler said at a press conference.
NFLPA Shuts Down Talk of Extending Season: ‘No One Wants to Play an 18th Game’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a press conference ahead of the Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., on Feb. 3, 2025. Chris Graythen/Getty Images
John Rigolizzo
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The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) shot down the idea of extending the NFL season on Wednesday.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently rekindled public debate about expanding the season to 18 games. The possibility of an 18-game season has been the subject of much controversy since the league extended the season from 16 games to 17 in 2021. But during the NFLPA Super Bowl press conference, leadership of the players union balked at the idea, saying it would have a harsh impact on player safety and health.
John Rigolizzo
John Rigolizzo
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John Rigolizzo is a writer from South Jersey. He previously wrote for the Daily Caller, Daily Wire, Campus Reform, and the America First Policy Institute.
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