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Sides confirm talks in NFL labor dispute by The Sports Network
A joint statement confirmed reports that the sides held meetings the past two days, but offered few details on the substance of those discussions.
The statement said talks took place, and would continue, under court-appointed mediator Judge Arthur Boylan.
“At the request of Judge Boylan,” the statement added, “both sides have agreed to maintain the confidentiality of the substance of the talks.”
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league was represented by commissioner Roger Goodell, Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt, Patriots chairman Robert Kraft, Giants president John Mara and Chargers president Dean Spanos.
The players were represented by union head DeMaurice Smith, longtime center Kevin Mawae, Colts center Jeff Saturday, Jets fullback Tony Richardson, Ravens defensive back Domonique Foxworth and Chiefs guard Brian Waters, according to spokesman George Atallah.
Earlier reports indicated that a deal could be struck within the next couple of weeks.
The Washington Post, citing sources on both sides, reported that if progress was made this week, owners could vote on a proposed deal next week at a scheduled meeting in Chicago.
But the Post also said that many on both sides see that scenario as unlikely and added that there are others who believe a deal remains less than certain while others think an agreement could be reached by early July.
Owners are slated to meet next Tuesday and various reports indicate that the league has instructed teams to be prepared to stay overnight in Chicago for the purpose of a potential lengthy debate.
This week’s previously secret meetings — the third in as many weeks — came as both sides await a decision from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals on the legality of the lockout, which began March 12 after talks toward a new collective bargaining agreement broke down and the players’ association decertified.
Players filed suit against the NFL and all 32 of its teams and a judge in Minneapolis ruled against the owners and lifted the lockout in late April. That led to an appeal by owners and a permanent stay of lower court’s order by the Eighth Circuit in May, which reinstated the lockout.
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