NFL 2011 Off Season Thread

**FearedSanctity** · 07-08-2011, 01:52 PM

Judges ruled on the lockout today.

Gonna try to keep it short. Basically, 8th Circuit ruled somewhat evenly, as promised. Ruled that lockout is legal, but it doesn't apply to those not under contract i.e. FAs and rookies. It's up to a ruling from Judge Nelson as to whether that part will stick. But based on her previous rulings, she'll greenlight it. Here's the big thing though, this loophole would open up teams abilities to sign FAs ASAP.

Players and League released a statement saying that this ruling changes nothing, their priority is negotiations. If they're stupid, the league can try to use this as leverage. But given that Judge Nelson is likely to approve contact between teams and FAs and rookies, they need to get a deal done before all hell breaks loose.

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07-08-2011, 01:52 PM	#11
FearedSanctity Von Killer Posts: 4,471	Judges ruled on the lockout today. Gonna try to keep it short. Basically, 8th Circuit ruled somewhat evenly, as promised. Ruled that lockout is legal, but it doesn't apply to those not under contract i.e. FAs and rookies. It's up to a ruling from Judge Nelson as to whether that part will stick. But based on her previous rulings, she'll greenlight it. Here's the big thing though, this loophole would open up teams abilities to sign FAs ASAP. Players and League released a statement saying that this ruling changes nothing, their priority is negotiations. If they're stupid, the league can try to use this as leverage. But given that Judge Nelson is likely to approve contact between teams and FAs and rookies, they need to get a deal done before all hell breaks loose.