How close is the NFL to adding an 18th game… and how messy could it get?On this episode of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins the show and delivers a major update on the future of the NFL, including:🏈 🚨 Schefter’s Headline:👉 Current NFL labor negotiations are “DIRE”That’s the word being used internally — and it signals potential serious conflict between players and owners as the next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) looms.🔥 Topics Covered in This Episode:🧾 NFL CBA & Labor TensionWhy negotiations are not in a good place right nowWhat the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) wantsWhy the league is pushing HARD for more revenue📅 18-Game Season DebateThe growing push for an 18th regular season gameA wild proposal:👉 Players only play 17 games (while teams play 18)Why quarterbacks and specialists could be treated differentlyWhat it means for player safety vs league profits💰 Follow the MoneyWhy the NFL is chasing:More TV revenueInternational gamesExpanded schedule = massive financial upsideHow this impacts teams like the Packers and the league overall🧠 What Schefter REALLY ThinksWhy it’s still early… but tension is realWhy the NFLPA is resisting (for leverage)Why an 18-game season feels inevitable🎧 Why This Episode Matters:This isn’t just offseason talk — this is the future of the NFL:More gamesMore moneyMore risk for playersPotential major changes to how the league operatesIf you’re an NFL fan, Packers fan, or sports fan in Wisconsin, this directly impacts what Sundays will look like in the coming years.