With many big names off the NFL free agent block, teams are still putting pieces in place. The New York Giants tell Osi Umenyiora he’s off the trading block. Will Barack Obama become a Green Bay Packers Fan? What is next for former Chicago Bears C Olin Kreutz and Braylon Edwards? What NFL Free Agent signings remain? Trade Rumors? NFL News? The sportsbank’s … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Free Agent Signings, Trade Rumors News: Umenyiora, Edwards, Floyd, Packers and more.
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Will the NFLPA Boycott the Draft? and Other Lockout Stumbling Points
The NFLPA may have decertified thus giving up its status, but as a trade association, it can still pack a punch in the ongoing dispute with the league. The latest rumor has it that the NFLPA is preparing to boycott the April 28-30 draft, by preventing the top prospects from entering the draft. Although nothing official has been heard from the NFLPA regarding the matter, what … [Read more...] about Will the NFLPA Boycott the Draft? and Other Lockout Stumbling Points
Judge Orders NFLPA and Owners into Mediation
The NFLPA and the League have been ordered back to mediated negotiations by US District Judge Susan Nelson. The Judge appointed Chief Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan to serve as mediator and the two parties are supposed to meet in Boylan’s courtroom on Thursday. The decision comes in the wake of a flurry of letters exchanged among the parties regarding the resumption of the … [Read more...] about Judge Orders NFLPA and Owners into Mediation
Adrian Peterson Right? NFL Players Association Akin to “Modern Day Slavery”?
As the NFL Players Association and the league and owners failed to hash out a deal before the expiration of the NFL collective bargaining agreement, the law has gotten involved, and emotions are running high. Much controversy has surrounded a recent comment made by Vikings star running back, Adrian Peterson. In an interview with Yahoo, Peterson likened the current situation … [Read more...] about Adrian Peterson Right? NFL Players Association Akin to “Modern Day Slavery”?
Roger Goodell’s Open Letter From The NFL Rings False
Rarely do I read my emails looking for form letters. Rarer still, do I see a form letter and think, "Damn, I gotta read that!" Tonight, there was a pretty big exception. As my phone vibrated calmly away, I opened up my email program and lo and behold! An email from Roger Goodell! I figured it meant he read my last piece on the NFLPA decertifying and wanted to give me … [Read more...] about Roger Goodell’s Open Letter From The NFL Rings False
BREAKING: NFLPA Decertifies, Owners Likely Cannot Lock Out Players
Roger Goodell was just saying on television that he believes that this will be resolved at the negotiating table, but that the players have chosen a different route. Boy, have they ever. The NFL Players Association has filed in court for decertification, something that they had planned for all season, as the teams and members of the union had unanimously voted all season … [Read more...] about BREAKING: NFLPA Decertifies, Owners Likely Cannot Lock Out Players
NFL loses chance at Antitrust Exemption Status
NFL fans, please bare with me through this next article. Unless you're a lawyer, and in that case you'll likely find this next topic riveting. If you're an MBA like I am, you might find this case moderately fascinating in ac couple ways. Everyone else will find the Supreme Court ruling in the NFL vs. American Needle, about as exciting as watching the Wisconsin Badgers run … [Read more...] about NFL loses chance at Antitrust Exemption Status