Bills star Dion Dawkins explains his 'counter' to potential NFL 18th game: 'Careers are only getting shorter'

NFL players know they need to give their 100% each day they step on the gridiron, knowing it’s a matter of keeping their job, or seeing it taken by the next man up. 

As a result, the average NFL career is around just three seasons, both from the elite talent pool and the injury risk that comes with a high-octane contact sport. 

The NFL, though, couldn’t be doing better from a business perspective, as football fans crave more action on any given night throughout the season. The 2026...