BOCA RATON, Fla. -- If the NFL has its way, there will be a regular-season game played in China as soon as 2018. That was one of the big takeaways from the first full day of league meetings Monday.

Of course, the NFL usually does get what it wants which means that a game in the Far East is probably going to happen soon enough, probably in that targeted year.

It's way too early to make any assumptions or guesses on which teams would play in the first regular-season game in China but that doesn't mean we can't connect some dots about the possibility that the Los Angeles Rams could be involved.

As we reported when the Rams submitted their relocation proposal, part of that agreement included a clause that the Rams would participate in one international game in each of the next three years before opening the Inglewood stadium in 2019.

The Rams are already set to play the New York Giants at Twickenham in London next year. But that would still leave open the need for an international game in 2017 and 2018.

With the Jacksonville Jaguars already entrenched in the London market, it would make sense for the Rams to at least explore expanding their brand to other areas of the world, especially since they are now a large market team that will be playing abroad anyway. Mexico City, which will host a game this season, is also a logical fit given the Rams' newfound proximity.

So while we won't know anything definitive on who would play in China until later, it's worth monitoring if you're a Rams fan interested in seeing them play somewhere outside the United States before they move into their palatial new digs.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Monday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... We began the day with a look at tight end Cory Harkey's new contract with the Rams. ... The Ram-blings began with a look at Bill Barnwell's assessment of what the Rams have and haven't done in free agency so far. ... We also previewed the owners meetings from a Rams perspective.

Elsewhere:

Patriots reporter Mike Reiss writes that Rams defensive tackle Nick Fairley is meeting with New England in Florida.

Rams coach Jeff Fisher joined SportsCenter to discuss the transition to Los Angeles.

Kevin Seifert writes that a major change is coming to sideline communication.

USA Today's Jarrett Bell wonders if there will be a lingering rift among owners over the Los Angeles decision.

The Ventura County Star reports that the Rams filed a proposal to build athletic facilities at California Lutheran University.