The NFL continues to set its sights internationally with more games added to the list beyond 2026, but one tweak to international game policy may draw some pushback.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, the NFL approved an amendment to allow up to 10 league-run international games per season, which could happen as early as 2027, reports The Athletic.<\/a> This is up from the previous eight-game cap. They also voted to no longer allow teams to protect any home games from being played internationally.\u00a0 Before, teams could protect two games.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Detroit Lions will play in Munich, Germany against the New England Patriots<\/a> in November, but chose to protect games against the Packers and the Vikings from heading overseas. The Lions were looking for home-field advantage against divisional opponents. It appears teams won\u2019t get that choice in the future.<\/p>\n NFL VP of Broadcast Planning Mike North told reporters<\/a> that teams protecting certain games makes scheduling hard, and may appear as a snub to international fans.<\/p>\n \u201cYou can\u2019t have a team say, \u2018Well, I don\u2019t want my two best games eligible for international,\u2019\u201d he said. \u201cWhat kind of message does that send to the international fans?\u201d<\/p>\n And onto the rest of your notes.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Over on The Feed, user\u00a0maow cat with a great find \u2014 All_22_Films has an in-depth breakdown on some of Aidan Hutchinson<\/a>\u2019s finest work.<\/p>\n A look at the Lions\u2019 preseason lineup.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s adversity in so many different ways.\u201d Lions legend Calvin Johnson<\/a> joined NFL Network with some advice for rookies.<\/p>\n Not to pick at old wounds, but Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Bussin\u2019 With The Boys\u00a0 that he wishes he handled the Jared Goff trade differently.<\/p>\n