The NFL owners and the players returned to mediation on Thursday for over nine hours, but all the public knows is that the two sides had to begin “fence-mending,” according to NFL.com’s Albert Breer. This was the first time since March 11 that the owners and the players met face-to-face to negotiate over the current labor impasse.
NFL, NFLPA Finish Mediation Day One, But Details Remain Confidential
While Commissioner Roger Goodell did not speak on the specifics because of a confidentiality pledge, we do know that the sides will meet on Friday for another round of talks. That the NFL’s group consists of the commissioner, the general counsel and four owners could be taken as a sign that, at the very least, the sides do want to deal with real issues during the mediation.
The players’ group includes the NFLPA’s DeMaurice as well as several current players and Carl Eller, a retired player who brought a suit against the NFL. Eller’s case has been consolidated with the other ones.
While both sides negotiate, Judge Susan Nelson will take her time to decide on the players’ request for an injunction. This could take a couple of weeks, if not longer.
For more on whether pro football still exists or not, stay tuned to this NFL lockout StoryStream.
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