NFL Owners Push for 18th Game, Players Unconvinced

0:00On April 1, NFL owners like Jerry Jones are ramping up talk about adding an 18th game to the regular season. This came up big at the league's annual meeting in Phoenix this week. The push is mostly about money, but it brings up real concerns like more injuries and making every game feel a bit less special. Jones, the Cowboys owner, says it's actually better for players. He argues it makes smarter use of their skills and time, swapping out some pre-season for games they count with real pay and spotlight. The plan would cut pre-season games from three down to two to ease the extra wear and tear. Players and their union aren't thrilled though. They only greenlit the 17th game back in 2021, and pre-season tunes ups don't match the grind of regular season action. That swap feels like a weak offset for the added risk. Debates heating up on whether the rewards outweigh the dangers, especially with bigger checks on the table. Owners see it as the next logical step after 17. Fans could end up winning big here, getting one more high stakes match of each year if this flies.

1:03Keep an eye on how the union responds as talks keep rolling.