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Charlie Batch: '100 Percent Chance' of 2011 Lockout

By Dan GrazianoJul 1st 2009 – 11:41AM

The union's message to its players as the collective bargaining negotiations begin is coalescing. Union head DeMaurice Smith told FanHouse last month that he believes the owners intend to lock out the players in 2011. And according to Pro Football Talk, citing a "league source," Steelers QB Charlie Batch told rookies at...

Desmond Clark: NFL Players Should Fear an Uncapped 2010

By Dan GrazianoJun 26th 2009 – 3:50PM

If the NFL's owners and players can't negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement by March, then 2010 season will be played without a salary cap. This is not a desirable eventuality for either side, though there are certainly some individuals on each side who might have reason to think it is. Bears tight end Desmond...

Background on nfl salary cap

In professional sports, a salary cap (or wage cap) is an agreement or rule that places a limit on the amount of money that a sporting club can spend on player salaries.

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