NFL 和 NFLPA 讨论可能的 18 场比赛赛季，当前的 CBA 要到 2030 年才会到期。 NFL and NFLPA discuss potential 18-game season, with current CBA not expiring until 2030.

美国职业橄榄球联盟 (NFL) 和美国职业橄榄球联盟球员协会 (NFLPA) 正在就引入 18 场比赛赛季的可能性进行高层讨论，NFLPA 执行董事 Lloyd Howell 证实已经进行了讨论。 The NFL and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) are in high-level discussions about the possibility of introducing an 18-game season, with NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell confirming that conversations have been held. 虽然现行的集体谈判协议 (CBA) 要到 2030 年才到期，但 NFLPA 并不反对在此之前增加第 18 场比赛。 While the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) does not expire until 2030, the NFLPA would not be opposed to adding an 18th game before then. 在达成协议之前，需要考虑包括球员健康和安全在内的各种因素。 Various factors, including player health and safety, would need to be considered before an agreement can be reached.