NFL players voted Sunday to approve the new CBA.
The new CBA includes a 17-game schedule starting in 2021, two extra playoff teams and more money going to the players. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Players have voted to approve the new NFL CBA.
Changes:
➖ Two playoff teams added for 2020
➖ 17-game season in 2021
➖ Increase in min. salaries
➖ Increase in player revenue shareIt will run through 2030. pic.twitter.com/EZazq07WoG
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 15, 2020
Sources to ESPN: NFL players voted to approve the proposed CBA, giving the NFL 10 more years of labor peace, players an increased share of revenue, former players added benefits, and the league 17-game regular seasons along with an expanded playoff field.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2020
According to Adam Schefter, 51.5% of players voted in agreement, and 48.5% of players voted against it. It’ll be in effect for the next decade.
NFLPA has revealed these figures. https://t.co/aM1Q4INCtK
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2020
51.5 vs 48.5 % – that close.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2020
Well, there you have it, folks. The biggest story of the NFL offseason is officially over. After tons of tough negotiating time, we have our CBA.
That means there won’t be a lock, it means the players will get more money, it means the season is expanding and the playoffs are growing.
Here’s some good news. Agreement extends through 2030 season. pic.twitter.com/2jrkTKvTAf
— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) March 15, 2020
If you’re a fan of the NFL, you have to be happy right now. I know I sure am. It looked like there was a very real chance the proposed CBA wouldn’t pass, and it only narrowly did.
However, now that it’s done and over with, we can get back to focusing on the game. You’re certainly not going to hear me complain about the regular season and the playoffs expanding.
