# Aaron Rodgers pulls back curtain on bargaining talks with NFL envisioning one week of 16 international games

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/aaron-rodgers-pulls-back-curtain-on-bargaining-talks-with-nfl-envisioning-one-week-of-16-international-games/
- Published: 2026-10-25T20:22:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-25T21:12:38+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/aaron-rodgers-pulls-back-curtain-bargaining-talks-nfl-envisioning-one-week-16-international-games
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Rodgers says a 16-venue international week was discussed.
- The plan would have added a second bye week.
- He wants teams to spend more time in host cities.

## Summary

Aaron Rodgers has revealed that the NFL and players’ union once discussed holding a full week of regular-season games at international venues. He said the idea could have expanded the sport’s reach, but criticised owners for prioritising revenue as the league moved to a 17-game season.

The proposal would have kept a 16-game season and added a second bye week, with one week featuring games in 16 locations abroad. Rodgers named possibilities across Europe, the Americas and Dubai, and said teams should be required to arrive early to engage with local communities. The NFL has opposed setting travel requirements for individual teams.

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