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NFL officials continue to eye international expansion, possibly including Japan Original

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By Mike Jones Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The NFL as part of its 2026 regular-season kickoff next week will hold its first-ever game in Australia. The San Francisco 49ers will face the Los Angeles Rams at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The contest will represent the first of nine international games for the NFL this season, with the other eight taking place within the first 11 weeks of the season. As the appetite for America’s most popular sports league continues to grow globally, league officials continue to eye expansion.
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NFL plans series of 9/11 tributes leading up to and during Week 1 games

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By Mike Jones Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The NFL will kick off its 107th season next week with a rare Wednesday night contest that represents a Super Bowl rematch, the first game in Australia the following night, and then 13 games on American soil that Sunday, followed by one Monday night contest. As the league celebrates the launching of another season, it also will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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NFL 50 under 40: Young coaches, execs and strategists who are changing the league

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By Jourdan Rodrigue Verified, Mike Jones Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Try changing or resetting your filters to see more. Banjo, who played in the NFL for 10 seasons, is viewed by his mentor (and former head coach) Sean Payton as a “future head coach” and was a true bright spot for the Jets last season. His aggressive, well-coached unit finished No. 1 in special teams EPA in 2025.
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