The Facts:
NFL and NFL Players Association representatives arrived Friday morning for their 16th federal mediation session in their labor-deal discussions, but it could be a short meeting, according to league and union sources.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora, the session is scheduled to include a proposal -- likely a final one -- from the NFL. If it isn't to the union's liking -- and doesn't include major changes from past proposals and/or more full financial data -- then multiple NFLPA officials told La Canfora they will present the league with a letter saying they will dissolve. The union also will begin filing papers with U.S. District Judge David Doty in Minnesota to seek an injunction against a potential lockout. The league can't impose a lockout of players until after 11:59 p.m. ET Friday, when the collective bargaining agreement expires. The union has until 5 p.m. to decertify. The possibility also remains that the sides, along with federal mediator George Cohen, could agree that future talks might spur more movement and enough potential for a new deal exists to agree to a third extension of the negotiating window. ... Stay tuned.
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