NFLPA Executive Committee Votes Against Passing of New CBA
By Michael Luciano
We may not be seeing a 14-team playoff just yet, as the NFLPA doesn't seem too keen on the CBA as it is currently constructed.
The NFLPA executive committee voted 6-5 not to recommend the new proposal for ratification. This doesn't mean the CBA is dead, however, as all 32 team representatives will hold the power.
The NFLPA executive committee voted 6-5 NOT to recommend the current CBA proposal, source said. That is simply a recommendation, though. It now goes to the 32-man board of representatives.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 21, 2020
There were some parts of the new CBA proposal that came off as incredibly odd. The 14-team playoff rightfully drew most of the ire from rival fans, but the expansion to a 17-game season and the 51.5 percent/48.5 percent revenue split in favor of the owners didn't seem overwhelmingly popular amongst players.
The likes of 49ers corner Richard Sherman, Chargers tackle Russell Okung and NFLPA president Eric Winston hold a lot of the power, as does executive director DeMaurice Smith, but it's the player reps who ultimately will decide this thing.
The executive committee is the group that is responsible for negotiating the deal. It is led by NFLPA president Eric Winston. Some members, including VPs Russell Okung and Richard Sherman, have voiced opposition to the deal. But the 32 player reps carry the hammer. Talks ongoing.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 21, 2020
Contract negotiations like this, especially negotiations of this magnitude, almost always end up extremely messy.
Players and ownership have inherently different goals they want to reach whenever a new deal is negotiated, which means that it will likely take some time until a deal that satisfies both parties ends up being ironed out.