Jerry Jones Pushing for 18-Game NFL Season

0:00On April 1st, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been pushing hard for an 18-game NFL regular season since the fall of 2022. He sees it as a win for everyone, bringing in more cash from gates and boosting player paychecks. Jones argues it means cutting back on preseason games, which he calls a smart move for players. That swap could make joint practices even more key, especially if they start next year by ditching one preseason week for real action. Players and the NFL players' association worry about safety with extra games, and they hold the power under the current deal that runs through 20. 30. Still, Jones says more regular season snaps give better exposure and career value beyond just money talks. Owners like Jones keep pressing, and experts figure they'll get that 18-game eventually. From there, talks could heat up for 20 regular season games with no preseason at all. The league's future schedule is shaping up longer and richer. So keep watching how the union plays its hand on this one.