The NFL has often been criticized for only being relevant in the United States. However, the league is making legitimate efforts to expand its reach, as it is choosing between scheduling the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns to face the Philadelphia Eagles Week 1 in Brazil.
Team president Mark Murphy spoke at the team's annual Tailgate Tour Tuesday, boasting about the organization's clout in the South American country, via ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky.
“We’re either the first- or second-most popular team in Brazil,” said Murphy.
The team expects the official announcement to come shortly, via Demovsky.