The NFL is embarking on five weeks of international games this weekend, igniting discussions about a potential future where the 17-game season is structured with eight home games, eight away games, and one international game annually for teams.
Moreover, the notion of international relocation by an existing team or expansion by the league remains under serious consideration.
Peter O’Reilly, the NFL’s executive vice president for club business and international and league events, expressed, “I think both or either of those is in the realm of possibility” on Friday.