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The NFL and its team owners are reportedly pushing to finalize plans for a 17-game regular season in 2021.
Mark Maske of the Washington Post reported the one-game increase would likely be accompanied by the removal of a preseason contest, leaving each team’s number of games at 20, not including the playoffs. Talks are ongoing as the league also works on new television contracts with its broadcast partners, which are a factor in the decision.
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