NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith Issues Statement On Ruling In American Needle Vs. NFL

"Today's Supreme Court ruling is not only a win for the players past, present and future, but a win for the fans. While the NFLPA and the players of the National Football League are pleased with the ruling, we remain focused on reaching a fair and equitable collective bargaining agreement. We hope that today also marks a renewed effort by the NFL to bargain in good faith and avoid a lockout."

-DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director, National Football League Players Association