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Following up on the ongoing labor story. ... A potential stumbling block in reaching a settlement on the Brady vs. NFL antitrust lawsuit could be Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson and Patriots guard Logan Mankins, plaintiffs who reportedly want financial settlements before signing off on the settlement. Reported by SI.com

Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Jackson tweeted Tuesday night that he has made "no demands" and wants to be on the field like every other player. But according to SI.com's Jim Trotter, a source familiar with the situation disputed that and said Jackson's camp indeed is seeking to have his situation addressed. Trotter added: "Like with so many things associated with these settlement talks, it has been hard to find the fires amid the smoke. ..." No doubt about that. While we're still hoping for a quick resolution, we'll remind you again that nothing is guaranteed.

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