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They faced off on multiple occasions during their time with the Vikings and Packers. During the 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement talks, quarterback Kirk Cousins and quarterback Aaron Rodgers engaged in a different kind of interaction.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / January 22

Collusion grievance ruling is out, and no one is talking about it

During the 2022 season, former NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith strongly hinted during an appearance on #PFTPM that a collusion grievance was coming over the refusal of the league's teams to give certain veteran quarterback fully-guaranteed contracts.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / December 5

George Atallah leaves NFLPA after 15 years

After the NFL Players Association hired DeMaurice Smith to serve as executive director in 2009, one of Smith's first key hires was George Atallah. Fifteen years and two CBAs later, Atallah is moving on.

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NFL News / Pro Football Talk / October 27

15 years ago, Congress forced the NFL, NFLPA to take concussions more seriously

The NFL has come a long way when it comes to the handling of players who have suffered concussions. The road as a practical matter started 15 years ago tomorrow.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / July 23

In push for 18 games, the NFLPA needs to drive a harder bargain

When it comes to the NFL and the NFL Players Association, a disparity exists in bargaining power. One side is willing to use the nuclear option of shutting the game down for a full season, and one isn't.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / May 30, 2024

NFLPA paid DeMaurice Smith $8.37 million in his final year as executive director

Running the NFL Players Association pays well. It doesn't pay nearly as well as running the NFL. Via Sports Business Journal , the NFLPA has filed annual paperwork revealing compensation for key employees.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / February 22, 2024

AT&T outage knocks out NFLPA virtual agent seminar

A massive AT&T outage is impacting NFL business. The NFL Players Association scheduled a virtual agent seminar for today. It got started, and then it crapped out.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 7, 2023

NFLPA head suggests Rooney Rule alternative

NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith suggests Rooney Rule alternative

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith has offered an alternative to the Rooney Rule.

Star lineman: Texans HC DeMeco Ryans has changed the team's vibe

NFL exec identifies concerning loophole in league's gambling policy

Chiefs HC Andy Reid had convincing sales pitch for free-agent linebacker

Proposed legislation could pave way for Commanders to return to D.C.

NFL reporter 'wouldn't be surprised' if this Pro Bowl RB doesn't receive new deal

Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / March 20, 2023

NFLPA ED blasts 'brutal conspiracy' against Lamar Jackson

NFLPA executive director blasts 'brutal conspiracy' against Lamar Jackson

Smith wrote a letter concerning the current state of Lamar Jackson's free agency and its broader implications across the NFL.

Report: Surprise AFC team may have interest in Lamar Jackson

Report: Colts mulling offer sheet for Lamar Jackson

Panthers GM shares team’s view on Lamar Jackson

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Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / May 18, 2021

NFLPA criticizes 'stupidity' of Bills GM's vaccine comments

DeMaurice Smith criticizes 'stupidity' of Bills GM's comments on cutting unvaccinated players

The NFL and NFL Players Association aren't mandating that players get vaccinated to participate in offseason activities or the 2021 season, and NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith lashed out at Beane

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NFL News / Yardbarker / April 17, 2021

NFLPA head: Best for players to skip voluntary workouts

NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith says it's in players' best interest to sit out voluntary workouts

Smith's comments come after players from at least half of the league's 32 teams announced they would not be participating in voluntary workouts.

Chargers, Falcons, Steelers, Jets, Texans to skip voluntary in-person workouts

... as will Raiders players

... and 49ers, Ravens, Saints players

... and Bears, Browns, Giants players

... but some Broncos players say they will report for voluntary workouts

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 3, 2021

NFLPA has no plan for Super Bowl LV COVID-19 postponement

NFLPA has no plan for Super Bowl LV postponement due to COVID-19

The NFL and National Football League Players Association are several days and one game away from completing a full season on time amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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