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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Advocates for Shorter Preseason Schedule

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell believes it's not "necessary" for each team to have four preseason games, according to John Wawrow of the Associated Press.

He apparently spoke to coaches who said they are able to develop players and evaluate the roster in less time before the start of the season. Another issue is the lack of high-quality play he wants associated with the NFL.

"I'm not sure preseason games meet that level right now," Goodell said Monday.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.