NFL OKs up to 10 int'l games in '27; teams can't protect games

The NFL has approved a plan to host up to 10 international games in the 2027 season, marking a significant expansion of the league's global footprint. As part of the new policy, teams will no longer be permitted to protect their home games from being selected for international play. This move signals the NFL's continued commitment to growing the sport's audience outside the United States.