Guru Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6799301/source-nflpa-exec-committee-oks-deal The NFL Players Association executive board and 32 team reps have voted unanimously to approve the terms of a deal to the end the 4½-month lockout. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, one of the 10 named plaintiffs in the players' antitrust lawsuit against the NFL, said in a statement, "I want to get back to work." "My objectives were two-fold when joining the group of named plaintiffs in the labor-related lawsuit. First, to show unified strength on behalf of benefitting all players; second, to see a resolution that recognizes the interests of players and management. I believe both objectives have been achieved," Manning said in the statement. "As a fan of the game, I'm pleased the two sides have reached a deal and, as a professional, I want to get back to work." Manning was invited to attend the NFLPA press conference Monday but said he was unable to do so because of his rehabilitation and therapy recovering from neck surgery on May 23 to repair a bulging disk. According to the timeline for league business to begin, trades can be made beginning Tuesday and free-agent signings can be filed with the league office Friday at 6 p.m. ET. Teams may begin negotiating with unrestricted free agents beginning Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Finally. Now it's time for Dan Snyder to make some useless signings in FA. Either way I'm excited, these next few days are going to be very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 They're starting free agency tomorrow? [expletive]ing awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 About damn time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make It Naaaashty Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Thank the lord!!! Now it's time to own in fantasy leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 [expletive] yessssssssssssssssssssssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Warren2ThaG Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 bout time pricks2Thacuntz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliCurbStomppa Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Finally! Glad football is coming back in one more month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 So sick, that seriously made my day. Now if the NBA can only follow suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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