A new NFL collective-bargaining agreement could reportedly be approved in the coming weeks. And with it could come a dramatic new playoff structure for the league.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the new CBA is expected to include a provision for playoff expansion.
Proposed new NFL playoff structure
Seven teams from each conference would make the playoffs as opposed to the six teams that make the postseason under the current structure. Only the top seed from each conference would receive a first-round bye.
According to the report, both the team owners and players are on board with the proposal.