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Arbitrator Determines NFL Promoted Collusion Between Teams to Lower Contract Guarantees

Arbitrator Determines NFL Promoted Collusion Between Teams to Lower Contract Guarantees

An independent arbitrator concluded that the NFL had encouraged teams to engage in tactics aimed at reducing payroll guarantees in player contracts. In his 2022 ruling, the arbitrator noted that there was “least doubt” regarding the NFL Management Council’s encouragement, with both Roger Goodell’s awareness and approval, to act in “conspiracy” by limiting guarantees in […]