# Saquon Barkley Voices Opposition to an 18-Game NFL Season

The Eagles running back cited player health in an interview published by Front Office Sports.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-28T23:05:23.692Z
Updated: 2026-10-28T23:05:23.692Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/saquon-barkley-18-game-season-comments-october-28-2026

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he opposes extending the NFL's regular season to 18 games, in comments published by Front Office Sports on October 28.

Barkley told the outlet's Dan Roberts that he was speaking for himself, rather than claiming to represent all players. He said he would oppose the change if given a vote and cited concern about the effect of another game on players' current and future health.

“I'm not a fan of it,” Barkley said in the interview.

Front Office Sports reported that the league and team owners are expected to propose an 18-game season to the NFL Players Association. Its report said talks were on hold while union Executive Director JC Tretter visited teams to hear from players.

Barkley's comments establish his personal position on a possible schedule change. The report describes a potential expansion, not an agreement implementing an 18-game season.

Sources
Front Office Sports interview reporting, October 28, 2026.

## Sources
- Front Office Sports: Barkley Interview and Schedule Discussion: https://frontofficesports.com/article/saquon-barkley-18-game-nfl-season/