NFL Season in Doubt as Talks Collapse

In a move that all but guarantees the first NFL work stoppage in a quarter century, the players’ association on Friday elected to dissolve their union after talks with owners ended without a resolution.

In light of the collapse, NFL players will seek an injunction to prevent owners from locking them out when the Collective Bargaining Agreement officially expires at midnight. Decertification also allows the players to file antitrust claims against the 32 franchise owners.

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith walked away from the negotiations at around 4:45 p.m.

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