The NFLPA held a meeting in Los Angeles on Thursday and the union still isn't on the same page for an expanded NFL regular season. While the players continue to discuss the topic, it is evident that the players are still resisting a 17-game schedule.
In the past few months, the NFL and NFLPA have been trying to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that would go in to effect in 2021. However, one of the only things preventing a deal from getting done is the 17-game proposal by the NFL.
Of course, the NFL would like to add another game to the season for financial purposes. An extra week of football would be extremely beneficial for the league in terms of increasing the profit they make.
At the same time, the players aren't in favor of an extra game due to the heightened chances of injury. It would be extremely hypocritical for the NFL to add another game while preaching that player safety is of the utmost importance for the league.
On Thursday, Adam Schefter reported that there is a deadline to get a new CBA done by March 18. Shortly after Schefter shared the information, Ramon Foster—Pittsburgh Steelers tackle and member of the NFLPA—refuted the report on Twitter.
NOT TRUE!!!!! NOT TRUE. This is a complicated deal and to say we are rushed to complete a deal is a lie. Whoever told you this lie, don’t trust them around your kids or in your house. https://t.co/31if5FiS1a
— Ramon Foster (@RamonFoster) February 6, 2020
It goes without saying that the NFL and NFLPA would love to have a deal in place before the 2020 season. But until the two sides see eye-to-eye for an elongated regular season, a new CBA isn't imminent. If the NFLPA does vote against the 17-game season, the likeliness of a lockout in 2021 becomes slightly more likely.
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