NFL News

ESPN.com is reporting that there is a growing belief amongst the NFL owners and the Players Association that a deal could be in place by July 21st. There are a couple of sticking points, like the rookie wage scale, but there is increased confidence on both sides that something can get worked out in the… Read more

On Thursday evening the NFLPA posted statements from Executive Director DeMaurice Smith and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. DeMaurice Smith: “Someone asked me whether I was optimistic. I think we’re both optimistic when we have the right people in the room. We know we’re talking about the right issues and that we’re working hard to get… Read more

According to Albert Breer on NFL.com a deal between the players and owners on a new CBA still remains very close. There’s plenty of ground left to cover, of course, with the league and players in their fourth week of hush-hush negotiations, but plenty of progress is being made. Perhaps the biggest bridge to cross… Read more

If you are a fan of the NFL lockout, the news just got better.  For everyone else, the news is not good. According to The Red Zone.org: The 8th circuit Court of Appeals has granted the NFL’s motion for a stay on the appeal  which means until at least the first week of June and possibly much longer… Read more

After the New York Jets beat the New England Patriots in the playoffs earlier this year, Bart Scott made headlines with his tagline, “Can’t Wait”. Apparently Bart Scott practices what he preaches and he really can’t wait.  The NFL lockout was lifted last night and Bart Scott, along with 5 other Jets, showed up at… Read more

Could it be over?  Keep your fingers crossed but there may be some good news on the horizon.   Earlier today Judge Susan Nelson Monday granted an injunction to lift the NFL lockout.   From NFL.com: Nelson has decided not to stay the decision, which could force the league to open for business immediately. The league swiftly… Read more

Knock Knock Who is there? The NFL <—-Slams door shut You hear that NFL?  People are going to shut the door on you.  Sure you prey on our unhealthy obsession for this game.  Yes you know we will come back.  But enough is enough already, get a deal done. I haven’t paid my season ticket… Read more

The NFL has become a year round obsession for so many fans.  As soon as the season ends, the speculation begins.  Football fan forums, twitter, Facebook and blogs have become outlets for die-hards fans.  Rooting for a football team has become a 12 month fascination for so many. Except this year, because of the NFL… Read more

On Wednesday the National Football League released the following statement: NFL OWNERS PAY $245 MILLION INTO PLAYER BENEFITS The NFL clubs will complete their contributions toward 2010 NFL player benefits on Thursday, bringing the total amount funded by owners for the 2010 season to $245 million. NFL owners will deposit $177 million on Thursday with… Read more

Jason La Canfora from NFL.com is reporting that the NFLPA has a plan in place that will begin paying players on April 15th.  The details, as reported by La Canfora, are as follows: The NFLPA established the fund to help players in need, and its accounting department has begun sending out notification letters and direct-deposit… Read more

With the draft quickly approaching the NFLPA announced a series of events that will be held for the rookies and their families.  Here is the official statement, which was posted on www.nfllockout.com. The 2011 NFLPA Rookie Debut kicks off Thursday, April 28. Activities for the three-day event will not conflict with the evening broadcasts of… Read more