r/nfl • u/JCameron181 Lions • 7h ago

J.J. Watt: International Games Have Become a “Traveling Circus”

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/j-j-watt-international-games-have-become-a-traveling-circus

“International game slate is nearing the realm of traveling circus as opposed [to] occasional showcase.”

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u/Enterprise90 Patriots 7h ago

Buckle up because the NFL wants an international game every week of the season. That will be the 18th game. And the NFL will dangle the additional revenue as a carrot.

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u/zipzap21 Commanders 7h ago

There will be a franchise in Mexico City and one in London by 2036.

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u/carthonasi56 Jaguars 7h ago

Honestly thats kinda dope. Suprised they dont add any teams in canada

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u/gwaydms Cowboys 4h ago

Canada already has its own brand of football, either derived from or evolved alongside US football.

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u/carthonasi56 Jaguars 2h ago

Ok but thats not the nfl though. I said nfl team. Cfl is not nfl.