The Facts:
Federal judge Paul Magnuson blocked the NFL from suspending five players on Friday and legal experts familiar with this matter now agree that there’s a good chance that with the judge’s temporary restraining order, there will not be a full hearing on this case until after the season. Even if the judge has a full hearing once the playoffs begin, he will be under no time obligation and it could take him weeks or even months before issuing a final decision.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The judge always could decide to lift the temporary restraining order this week, but that is considered very unlikely. The more likely result is that the temporary restraining order will stay in place during the regular season and the playoffs. The case could be heard after the season, which means that if there is a suspension, it would be served next season. ... As NFL Network insider Adam Schefter points out, this means that DTs Kevin Williams and Pat Williams are expected to remain in Minnesota’s lineup -- bad news for opposing rushing attacks. It also means Duece McAllister will continue to be available for duty in New Orleans -- although local observers believe Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas will be the primary backs down the stretch.
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