The Facts: In a result that will reshape the NFL and bring about labor harmony for the next 11 seasons, NFL Players Association members voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement that was previously approved by NFL owners in February, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Sunday morning. With a 1,019-959 majority vote that concluded at 11:59 p.m. ET, the players signed off on a new CBA that will begin with the upcoming 2020 season and extend through the 2030 campaign.
Diehards Line:With a new CBA in place, teams can set their sights on the start of the new league year, which is scheduled to open Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. The deadline for teams to use either the franchise or transition tag on a player is Monday at 11:59:59 a.m. ET. Teams previously had the option to use both the franchise and transition tag under the old CBA -- a special rule in place for the final year of the deal -- but with the new agreement in place, clubs can now only use one.