The organization formerly known as the NFLPA has filed documents to essentially block the NFL lockout and the case, which will be heard on April 6, has gone to Judge Susan Nelson. The NFL meanwhile is requesting that the lockout be kept in place.
NFLPA Tries To Block Lockout While NFL Tries To Keep It In Place
The NFL argues there are no legal grounds by which the lockout can be blocked. They argue that the claim filed with the National Labor Relations Board on February 14 arguing the (then-)union wasn’t negotiating in good faith should be decided first. They also continue to avoid recognizing the NFLPA’s decertification.
NFL lead negotiator Jeff Pash says all litigation will do is delay the process. However, if successful, the NFLPA’s litigation attempts could block the lockout meaning we will get our offseason back. The process of finalizing a new CBA may take longer but, as a fan, I simply want free agency, workouts, training camp and the rest of our offseason.
The long story short is that football continues to be played in the courts. April 6 is the next big date with the hearing to potentially block the lockout. The two sides could potentially negotiate before then but it doesn’t sound like that will actually happen.
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