NFL Expansion Rumors Spreading As Owner Who’s Close With Tom Brady Hints At 2 New Teams

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An NFL expansion could take place soon. The league could make a shocking decision and add two more teams to the competition soon. The league has plans to expand, starting with one more week, which could become a reality in 2028.

Additionally, they could add two more franchises to the 30 already competing for the Vince Lombardi trophy.

In recent days, a billionaire businessman with close ties to Tom Brady inadvertently shared the NFL expansion plans.

UFL Owner Reveals NFL Expansion Plans

Mike Repole, who is closely linked with Brady through the company NoBull, explained that the UFL will try to respect the NFL and College Football’s seasons. Both competitions will have expanded playoffs and regular seasons, but also more teams.

“I think that even if we stayed where we’re at we’re gonna get closer to the end of bowl seasons because [the NFL and CFB] are going further along. And again, I think that’s an opportunity. That just shows you how much people love football,” Repole told reporters on Friday. “I think the NFL’s doing eight, or nine, or 10 international games this year. … They’re adding an extra week, talking about two more expansion teams… It’s great for football.”

“We’re not here to overlap with those [NFL/CFB]”#UFL owner Mike Repole talking about possibly moving the start date of the UFL season but not overlapping with #NFL & #CFB season which are both becoming longer seasons 👀

🎥 Via @MattyFreshTVpic.twitter.com/19iUKI37kk

— United Football Media (@The_UFM) June 13, 2026

Considering his connections with Brady, a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and an analyst for Fox, this could have legs. An NFL expansion could happen soon.