NFL Fans, Buckle Up for a Season of Unprecedented Change: Five months into the new league season, the National Football League is undergoing a transformation like no other. With the introduction of the 17-game regular season, rule changes, and a growing emphasis on player safety, teams are adapting to a new landscape. From the on-field adjustments to the off-field power struggles, it's a season where tradition is being rewritten. As the league continues to evolve, one thing is clear: this year's NFL will be unlike any other in recent memory.

Five months of change in the NFL. Plus: Young NHL stars keep getting paid  nytimes.com