There are reports that the NFL and the NFLPA are rather close on a new CBA, close is a relative term considering that both sides can walk away at any moment. Both sides want new additions to the work agreement but one key piece is the extra regular-season game and that 17th game is going to come with problems.
For starters, it is unclear if the league will ask the players to simply play an extra week of football or if they will give each team a second bye week. In addition, where would that extra game be played?