The NFL has already reduced the number of preseason games from four to two and more reduction may be on the horizon.

The league's latest proposal to the players includes playing just one exhibition game, according to sources.

If approved, the one preseason game would be played the week of August 27, which would have been the third week of the schedule under a regular calendar.

The NFL's wish to play two preseason games stemmed from the thought that each team would need one home game to test out COVID-19 protocols.