With another expansion of its international series, the NFL is plowing the road for an 18-game schedule
Previously, franchises were granted the right to protect two scheduled opponents from being chosen for international games. The NFL eliminated that protection as part of the new ceiling of 10 overseas games.
NFL told the Jets, Raiders, Titans, Dolphins and Cardinals what they think of rebuilds. And it's not good.
While the league never overtly admits it, the prime-time freeze out is often absorbed as a message to team ownership about getting organizations into a competitive plateau from one season to the next.
Steelers remain in velvet rut, even with Aaron Rodgers reportedly set for 2026 season
One franchise has shown us that rebuilds not only don't need to be dreaded, they can be extremely successful, even in the interim.