NFL plans to increase regular-season schedule to 17 games

The NFL is increasing its amount of regular-season games.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL is in talks to expand its regular-season schedule from its usual 16 games to now 17 games.

Since 1978, the league has had 16 regular season scheduled games, which is the longest stretch without a change in league history.

But this current talk doesn’t make the NFL players happy.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara made his stance clear with a four-word tweet: “S— dumb as hell.”

Former Colts player Darius Butler voiced his opinion, saying that the League is again choosing money over player safety.

Players Torrey Smith and Geoff Schwartz both thought an extra game is a good move as far as fan engagement and revenue, but are also concerned about a potential increase in player injuries.

The NFL owners are expected to vote yes on the proposal during league meetings tomorrow and Wednesday of this week.

Writer: kacee marie

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