The NFL competition committee has had lengthy discussions about reducing the preseason to three games, Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy said.

The Packers will play five preseason games this year because of its participation in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio and would be in favor of the change.

"That would probably be a little more practical, especially with all the emphasis on player safety," Mike McCarthy said. "Hell, they've cut back everything else. I wouldn't be surprised if they go to three games. Three games with a two-week bye week, with two weeks before the opener. That's just my opinion. Nobody's told me that. I'd be for it. I think it makes a lot of sense. Then you could be a little more aggressive in that third game. Just take the fourth one out."