WBAL · Mar 30, 2021
NFL adds 17th game to schedule; Ravens to play Rams
Credit: Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesNFL owners on Tuesday approved the expansion of the regular season to 17 games.
Players agreed to the additional game as part of last year's collective bargaining agreement. In return, the preseason will be cut from four games to three.
"This is a monumental moment in NFL history," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "The CBA with the players and the recently completed media agreements provide the foundation for us to enhance the quality of the NFL experience for our fans. And one of the benefits of each team playing 17 regular-season games is the ability for us to continue to grow our game around the world."
