The NFL’s current collective bargaining agreement expires in 2021, but labor negotiations between the league’s owners and the players’ union may begin within the next sixth months, sources tell Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com.
NFLPA president Eric Winston discussed the possibility of a work stoppage earlier this week, preparing players for a worst-case scenario (a lockout such as the one that occurred in 2011). Winston, of course, is protecting the players that rely on his counsel, but a “core group” on both the owner and player side of discussions are optimistic that talks will begin early.
Per Mortensen, the union will focus on expanding the players’ share of revenues. Currently, the CBA mandates that players average at least 47% of revenues over the life of the 10-year contract. An NFLPA spokesperson recently indicated that while the players’ share typically fluctuates between 47% and 48.5%, it’s currently at the higher end of that range. The NFLPA will also seek to expand player benefits, per Mortensen.
NFL owners, meanwhile, intend to push for a deal that will include the ability to work out new television contracts. Owners will also attempt to get more stadium credits, a concept with was detailed by Niners Nation when the new CBA was signed in 2011.
Both sides being sensible and trying to get a head start on negotiations. You paying attention MLB?
PLEASE! The NFLPA has been telling their members for years to start saving. Their members are multimillionaires. When a guy w/ $1m in the bank can’t think about not earning for 6 months, then they are done. Let alone the 100 of millions paid out.
Goodell is a walking piece of hot garbage. Can’t seem to do the little things right. Never thinks ahead of possible situations that the league could embarrass themselves in and then picks on Barstool Sports like he is a cool dad but only brings the belt out when he is threatened about his masculinity. Completely out of touch with real fans and or people. Hope his Private Jet doesn’t make it back to New York tomorrow
The fact he is the highest paid person in the game is pretty absurd.
Go NFLPA!!!