Representatives for the NFL and union formerly known as the NFLPA are in Minnesota to plead their case to Judge Susan Richard Nelson in the initial injunction hearing. The courtroom meeting is the first of many, with an appeal expected from the losing side following Nelson’s decision, with a court battle over the antitrust case filed by various current players, and Von Miller, expected in the coming months. It’s safe to say the two sides aren’t on the best of terms right now.
NFL, NFLPA Have Awkward Moments Before Wednesday’s Court Hearing
But two moments that could be considered awkward took place on Tuesday, a day before the court hearing. In a twisted coincidence, George Attalah, NFLPA Assistant Executive Director of External Affairs, tweeted about the hotel accommodations.
So, we're apparently staying at the same hotel as the NFL. #AWKWARD.
George Atallah
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Continental breakfast and awkward small-talk with the enemy. This should go well. After the jump, the other fun situation from Tuesday.
Despite barring its employees from speaking to the players, the NFL doled out $1 million dollars to the charities of various current and former players' charities. The charities of Peyton Manning and Drew Brees, two of the plaintiffs in the antitrust case filed as a result of the lockout, received money from the NFL in what may be considered a sign of goodwill.
Brees’ foundation gets $10,000 to build an athletic facility at a New Orleans high school destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Manning’s charity receives $12,500 for its Peyton’s Pals program, which provides opportunities for 15 to 20 teens in Indianapolis.
The NFL and NFLPA begin what looks to be a lengthy court battle on Wednesday as each side argues for and against an injunction. For more on the proceedings, check out our NFL lockout StoryStream.
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