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Following up on the ongoing story. ... According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, a player rep said that, assuming the two sides have addressed unresolved issues, the NFLPA is planning to vote Wednesday to approve settlement.
Reported by FootballDiehards.com
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And that would, of course, allow the NFL to ratify the potential agreement at the owners meeting scheduled for Thursday in Atlanta. Meanwhile, it sounds as if more progress is being made in discussions today. Per Schefter, the latest news is good for retired players: The New Legacy Fund will increase by $620 million over ten years. ... Also of interest: Judy Battista of the New York Times has reported that a “labor seminar” for league executives will be held Thursday and Friday should an agreement be ratified Thursday. The objective would be making sure all teams are up to speed on all the rules leading up to free agency. It's safe to assume agents would need a similar briefing. ... Stay tuned.
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