The NFL Coaches Association isn’t interested in a work stoppage, either. They are backing the players’ fight against the owners. The NFLCA filed a brief with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday. In the appeal, the coaches […]
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NFL Owners move forward, ammending rules, despite lockout
Even though there is no 2011 NFL season in the foreseeable future – the NFL owners are still moving forward. The NFL owners have approved the eliminating of a player launching himself into a defenseless opponent. In a unanimous vote […]
Courts reject NFL’s request for extension
A federal magistrate rejected the NFL’s request for an extension. The NFL asked the courts for more time to file a response in the pending antitrust lawsuit filed by its locked-out players. But, Monday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeanne Graham ruled […]
NFL players want $707 million in damages
NFL players are now asking U.S. District Court Judge David Doty for at least $707 million in damages. The locked-out players are claiming damages in the dispute with the league over $4 billion in broadcast revenue. More to come…
2011 NFL league year to begin Friday morning
After failing in their attempt to get a stay of execution from Judge Susan Nelson’s ruling on the injunction ending the lockout, the NFL has sent a memo to all 32 teams informing them of how they plan to move […]
NFL makes statement, players should stay home
The NFL is responding to players attempting to gain access to team facilities today. The message: Stay home. The NFL is telling players it’s not appropriate yet for players to work out at team facilities. Citing that the lockout has […]
Jets’ players attempt to workout
The best news story to come out of the NFL “Laborgate” was this morning at the New York Jets workout facilities. Apparently, Pro Bowl offensive tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson, guard Brandon Moore, wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery, defensive lineman Mike DeVito and […]
Jets’ Braylon Edwards says NFL labor dispute may take until summer
Braylon “Zen” Edwards can catch the ball without seeing. And now, he is using his psychic abilities to see into the future. I know what you’re thinking: The future, Conan? “I think it will be settled sometime around July or […]
NFL and Players meeting, federally mandated mediation
Lawyers for the NFL players are meeting today with U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan. The lawyers for the NFL with meet with the Judge on Wednesday. It’s the first step toward mediation – set to begin Thursday. U.S. District Court […]
Forced Mediation for NFL Labor dispute
The NFL Labor dispute is moving at a snails pace – but it’s moving. U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson told both sides she’ll impose forced mediation early this week, according to ESPN.com, which cited “sources familiar with the situation.” […]