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Following up on the ongoing labor story. ... According to NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi, NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith has informed the player reps for all 32 teams they need to be available for a conference call tonight. Reported by FootballDiehards.com

Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
While the report was vague -- neither a time nor reason for the call was given, Lombardi noted that voting on an agreement is among the possible reasons for holding such a conference call. As NFL Network's Rich Eisen suggested, if nothing else, they have a mechanism in place to hold a vote if necessary. ... Meanwhile, NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche reports that owners continue to review and discuss their side of the deal. Wyche reiterated previous reports indicating that many of the owners are planning to leave Atlanta tonight. Many will be attending the funeral of Patriots owner Robert Kraft's wife. ... Stay tuned.

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