This NFL Team Gets 25% of Grievances Filed by Players

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Ira Boudway discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the NFL Players Association pointing out to its members that more than 25% of the grievances filed by players over the past two years were against one team: the Jacksonville Jaguars. One player alone was fined 25 times for more than $700,000 for missed rehabilitation appointments that an arbitrator later ruled violated the labor contract. Also talked about is the mushrooming popularity of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, whose popularity has made finding his merchandise difficult in the holiday shopping season. And also talked about is the PGA Tour’s new broadcast contracts, which according to SportsBusiness Journal will provide a 60% rights fee increase from CBS, NBC and Golf Channel.

Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Ira Boudway

Producer: Colin Tipton

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