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Expansion to 18 games by 2027 is highly unlikely (but still not impossible)

NFL owners have not finalized a date for Super Bowl LXII and still consider the potential 18-game schedule.
Experts say an 18-game regular season by 2027 is highly unlikely but still possible under certain conditions.
The delay is linked to turmoil within the NFL Players Association and potential CBA negotiations.
JC Tretter’s leadership change at NFLPA may slow negotiations and voting on a new CBA.
Two-bye format and scheduling adjustments are among the proposals considered with 18 games.
The potential 18-game season could shift the 2027 start timing to Labor Day weekend or similar adjustments.
Super Bowl LXII is projected for February 2028 if the 18-game schedule is adopted, with a date still to be finalized.
The report notes ongoing uncertainty until the league confirms Super Bowl LXII details and hotel/venue bookings.
The piece frames the expansion as contingent on broader labor negotiations and league timing rather than a guaranteed change.
The article emphasizes that the door remains ajar for expansion, despite high unlikelihood.

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