NFL Owners Face Tough Decisions on 18th Game, Streaming, and Rules

deration will be given to the NFL’s role in promoting flag football, which is a top league priority for increasing youth participation and enhancing league marketing efforts. The NFL is even exploring the idea of establishing a new professional flag football entity for both men and women. To shed more light on this initiative, the league recently hosted a panel discussion with WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark, women’s tennis icon and Dolphins co-owner Serena Williams, and former Giants quarterback Eli Manning.

In addition, there will be discussions surrounding the planning of a larger slate of international games in 2025. This includes the first-ever regular-season games in Spain and Ireland, as well as a return to Brazil following last season’s successful NFL debut in South America.

Another key topic of discussion will be the recent surge in free-agent signings, leading to an impressive total player compensation approaching $8 billion. The rising levels of guaranteed money in player contracts reflect the league’s health and the positive impact of the collective bargaining agreement.

According to NFL EVP Jeff Miller, “We’re going to talk a lot about the strength of the game, which has been on full display throughout these last few weeks as clubs have made an unprecedented commitment to player compensation. I think this is a sign of the health of the league, and the collective bargaining agreement. The players are doing well, and the league is doing well, which is what the point of the CBA is in the first place.”

Overall, the NFL’s annual meeting promises to be a pivotal event, filled with discussions, decisions, and potential developments that could shape the future of the league in exciting ways. Stay tuned for more updates as these key decisions are made in the days ahead.