NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has clarified that a potential move to an 18-game regular-season schedule is "not a given," noting that the league has not yet engaged in any formal discussions regarding such an expansion, per @RapSheet.
According to the report from @RapSheet, Goodell outlined several critical questions that must be addressed before the NFL moves forward with a longer season. Among the primary concerns are the impact on roster sizes and whether an expanded schedule would require the implementation of two bye weeks for every team to ensure player health and recovery throughout the year.
Furthermore, Goodell emphasized that the league must understand and discuss the specific priorities of the players' union before any formal changes are considered. The Commissioner's comments suggest that while the idea of an 18-game season is a significant topic of interest, it remains in a preliminary stage without any official negotiations currently underway between the league and relevant stakeholders.
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