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Inside the fallout surrounding the NFLPA's collusion grievance, with Pablo Torre

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

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Unpacking NFL Collusion

This chapter explores the complexities surrounding a recent NFLPA collusion grievance, specifically focusing on a 61-page document revealing potential collusion among NFL owners related to player contract guarantees. It discusses the impacts of expedited discovery, insights from key NFL figures, and the implications of ownership dynamics on player earnings, with a notable examination of contracts like that of Deshaun Watson. Ultimately, it highlights the broader power struggles between ownership and the players' union, revealing how these dynamics affect labor negotiations within the league.

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