Statements from Smith and Goodell Following Meetings
NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made the following statements after today’s meeting: Smith: “Someone asked me whether I was optimistic. I think we’re both...
View ArticleFree Agents Stuck in Limbo During Lockout
“Stuck in limbo” might be the most suitable description for a free agent during this NFL lockout. Technically unemployed, free agents don’t have contracts and aren’t part of a team, putting their...
View ArticleBennett: ‘All the Guys Want to Do Is Play Football’
While serving as Chairman of the NFLPA’s Board of Former Players, Cornelius Bennett has taken on an important leadership role to help former NFL players. “That’s what I get joy from now,” Bennett told...
View ArticleField of Dreams 2: NFL Lockout (Video)
Frustrated by the ongoing owner-imposed lockout, several NFL players and Hollywood stars recently teamed up with Funny or Die to release a fictional trailer called “Field of Dreams 2: NFL Lockout.” In...
View ArticleJoint NFL-NFLPA Statement on 8th Circuit Ruling
NFL-NFLPA Joint Statement While we respect the court’s decision, today’s ruling does not change our mutual recognition that this matter must be resolved through negotiation. We are committed to our...
View ArticleBrady, P. Manning, Brees Release Statement to Associated Press
In a statement released to The Associated Press via the NFL Players Association on Wednesday, New England’s Tom Brady, Indianapolis’ Peyton Manning and New Orleans’ Drew Brees said: “We believe the...
View ArticleLogan Mankins Reaches Out To NFLPA Leaders
Pro Player Insiders broke the following news today: The NFLPA leadership has been in touch with Logan Mankins. He and the NFLPA are disappointed by unnamed and unsourced reports in the media that he...
View ArticleStatement from NFLPA President Kevin Mawae
“Player leadership is discussing the most recent written proposal with the NFL, which includes a settlement agreement, deal terms and the right process for addressing recertification. There will not be...
View ArticleNFL Players Release Video Thanking Fans for Support
The players of the National Football League released an exclusive video Monday thanking fans for their support and patience during the lockout. The video features 13 players from around the league...
View ArticleR.I.P. NFLLockout.com
The NFL lockout is over and your favorite NFL players are back on the field. And so, it is time to officially put NFLLockout.com to rest. We appreciate all of the support, readership, petition...
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