All four candidates — New York Giants defensive back Michael Thomas, Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter, Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Sam Acho and Okung — gave speeches to the players in attendance at the NFLPA annual meetings Tuesday morning. Okung went last and announced he was no longer running for president, according to the source. […]
Continue readingKEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Soon-to-be Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Russell Okung has accused the National Football League Players Association of negotiating the proposed CBA in bad faith, taking the step of filing an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board Monday. In the filing, Okung is accusing NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith […]
Continue readingAs NFL players prepare to cast their votes on whether to ratify the proposed collective bargaining agreement, several took to social media to voice their concerns or support — shedding light on how polarizing such a pact can be. Several of the NFL’s stars vociferously stated their plans to vote against the proposed CBA, while […]
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