The NFL and NFLPA are trying to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that is centered around a 17-game season. Besides the extended regular season, more details on the proposed CBA have been revealed and it includes limits on hitting during training camp, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Some more details:
— The performance bonus pool will be roughly $8M for 2020 and $10M in 2021.
— Around $12M per club raise in benefits, substantial in all categories.
— To start camp, there is an acclimation period of 5 days no hitting and limits on consecutive days of hitting https://t.co/Rz0HGAgX4z— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 20, 2020
For months, the NFL and the NFLPA have discussed terms on a new CBA. In recent days, there have been multiple aspects of the proposed CBA that have been leaked to the media.
As Rapoport alluded to, the performance bonus pool would increase to $8 million in 2020 and $10 million in 2021. Additionally, there will be a $12 million raise in benefits for each team and a limit on how many days a team can hit during training camp.
Of course, some players in the NFL are going to be in favor of some of these new additions. On the other hand, there are players that realize the NFL is trying to sweeten the deal to get them to agree on playing a 17-game season.
The NFL's current CBA is set to expire after the 2020 season comes to an end. Therefore, both the NFL and NFLPA are focused on getting a new CBA in place prior to next season before a work stoppage.
However, some of the proposals in the new CBA don't benefit the players in any capacity. For instance, in the new CBA, a player's fifth-year option would be based on the number of Pro Bowls he made to begin his career. Basing player's salaries on Pro Bowl appearances is less than ideal.
Without a doubt, some of the ideas that Rapoport highlighted are beneficial to the players. Despite that being true, it's unclear if the NFLPA is willing to overlook a 17-game season in favor of other benefits.
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