Aaron Rodgers, speaking after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ win over the New Orleans Saints in Paris, says the NFL previously considered a broader international slate but later narrowed those plans. Multiple outlets report that he argues teams should arrive earlier and spend more time in the host country when games are played overseas.
The reports also trace Rodgers’ claims to league planning and negotiations, including references to how owners handled international expansion. CBS Sports adds that Rodgers is the first quarterback to play international games in three different countries in three straight years, while other Yahoo Sports coverage focuses on Rodgers’ criticism of NFL owners and what he says was discussed in earlier talks, including during 2020 CBA discussions. Overall, the outlets agree on Rodgers’ central message: the NFL should do more with international football rather than stopping at the current approach.
