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John Mara voices concerns about idea of 18-game NFL schedule

New York Giants co-owner John Mara is not “crazy” about the possibility of the NFL moving to an 18-game regular-season schedule.

“I can’t say I’m necessarily crazy about extending the season,” he told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

“I worry more about player fatigue and wear and tear on the players moving forward. That’s one of the reasons why we have to have the discussion with (the players union).”

At the Spring League Meetings, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said, per Ian Rapoport, that “there isn’t a current conversation, but long-term, it would be a “good trade” for fewer preseason games.