Thread: NFLPA issues 'work stoppage guide' to players

As collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the NFL and NFL Players Association continue to make little progress, the NFLPA has issued a "work stoppage guide" to its players to help them prepare in case of a strike or lockout following the 2020 season.

Sources on both sides continue to insist a work stoppage is unlikely. But the NFLPA has said all along that its mission is to "negotiate for the best while preparing for the worst." So while the current CBA doesn't expire until March 2021, the players' union is trying to make sure its members are prepared in case negotiations go sideways.

Much of the guide, a copy of which was obtained by ESPN, is focused on helping players manage their money in advance of -- or in case of -- a strike or lockout. The specific suggestions include:

rest - https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...-guide-players

Pulling for the players this time, I just don’t like the owners attitude.

The big stars will always get paid. I'm rooting for expanded rosters, maybe a 17th game, a 2nd bye week (to expand season and keep stars healthier), and reduced nonsense with substance abuse policy.