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Patriots' Robert Kraft Sets 3 Conditions For 18-Game NFL Season

Patriots' Robert Kraft Sets 3 Conditions For 18-Game NFL Season

Summary

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft supports an NFL season with 18 games if three conditions are met. These conditions include reducing preseason games, adding a second rest week for teams, and requiring each team to play an international game annually. The decision to expand the season will take time, and there are still concerns from players about injuries and international games.

Key Facts

  • Robert Kraft is the owner of the New England Patriots.
  • Kraft is in favor of an 18-game NFL season under certain conditions.
  • He suggests reducing preseason games from three to two.
  • He proposes adding a second bye week to give teams an extra rest period.
  • Kraft wants all 32 NFL teams to play one international game every year.
  • The NFL expanded the regular season previously after the 2020 season.
  • Players have expressed concerns over more games due to potential injuries.
  • International games are also a concern for some players.

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