The Facts: The NFL moved first, but, as expected, it looks like they’ll have company in going to federal court in the wake of commissioner Roger Goodell’s decision to uphold Brady’s suspension. Jim Trotter of ESPN reports that Brady has authorized the NFLPA to go to federal court in an attempt to overturn the suspension.
Diehards Line:
There aren’t any other details about the filing, including whether or not the union will seek an injunction that would allow Brady to play while the case is being heard. According to PFT's Mike Florio, if Brady does get an injunction and ultimately loses the case, he would have to serve the suspension later in the season or even in the playoffs should the Patriots advance that far this season. If he doesn’t go for the injunction, he’d serve the suspension while trying to recoup the salary he’d lose while out for four games. Meanwhile, with the NFL making their pre-emptive filing in Manhattan, where the NFLPA files will be of interest. ... Stay tuned.