Report: NFL owners pushing for expanded season in next CBA

NFL owners are continuing to push for an expanded season during negotiations for the next collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN's Dan Graziano, who added that there hasn't been much progress in talks to date.

Meanwhile, the players are focused on increasing their share of the league's revenue pool, according to Graziano.

The owners have reportedly indicated that they're not interested in negotiating revenue splits without a discussion about adding games to the season.

Official proposals have yet to be submitted by the owners' side, though the group has reportedly considered the idea of a 17- or 18-game regular season, or adding an extra round to the playoffs.

The two parties are scheduled to meet again Tuesday in Chicago, marking the second straight week of face-to-face discussions. The schedule for further talks is unclear and could depend on how much progress is made.

A number of owners have expressed a desire to have a new CBA agreement in place prior the start of the 2019 season, although Graziano claims they're now less optimistic with the opening game just nine days away.

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