Optimum News 12 Newsday MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Newsday Cars Newsday Homes

Glauber's NFL Hot Reads

Newsday's Bob Glauber goes the extra yard for the inside scoop on the NFL.

PrintAa

16-team playoff in the NFL?

Wednesday December 12, 2012 6:35 PM By Bob Glauber

File photo of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

Photo credit: Getty Images

A 16-team playoff system in the NFL? Commissioner Roger Goodell said it’s a possibility that is now being discussed by the league’s competition committee.

Goodell told reporters at a press briefing today at the owners’ meeting in Dallas that the issue was something that will continue to be talked about in the coming months.

The playoffs are currently at 12 teams, and Goodell said adding...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Get a 4-week trial for $1
Subscribe