Peter King criticizes NFL's push for 18-game season as disingenuous
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
During an appearance on The MMQB NFL Podcast, Peter King condemned the NFL's argument for adding an 18th game to the schedule, calling it 'the most disingenuous pile of crap.' King contended that this move contradicts the league's stated commitment to player safety. He highlighted increasing game snaps this season and discussed how the plan could exacerbate injury risks, despite the NFL making strides to reduce player collisions. King also mentioned potential compromises, such as limiting some players to 17 games. The NFL's current collective bargaining agreement extends until 2031, but discussions on an expanded schedule could arise sooner.
- •Peter King expresses strong opposition to the proposed 18-game season.
- •King cites increased player snaps and injury risks as key concerns.
- •NFL initiatives to enhance player safety are highlighted as ongoing efforts.
- •Discussion around the 18-game schedule may emerge before the 2031 agreement ends.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Peter King calls NFL argument for 18-game season ‘most disingenuous pile of crap I’ve ever heard’
"The NFL adding an 18th game to the schedule seems inevitable, but longtime NFL reporter Peter King isn’t buying the league’s argument for it whatsoever. In an appearance on The MMQB NFL Podcast this week, King laid out why he believes the plan runs in direct contrast to the NFL’s efforts to make the game safer…
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