NFL back in business (for now)
April, 28, 2011
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By Tim Graham | ESPN.com
The NFL has issued guidelines advising clubs how to operate with the lockout lifted and no collective bargaining agreement in place.
Not every issue was addressed.
A plan for player transactions such as trades and free-agent signings and details about the 2011 league business calendar is expected to be released Friday.
In the meantime, here are the bullet points of what's in place beginning 8 a.m. Friday:
Not every issue was addressed.
A plan for player transactions such as trades and free-agent signings and details about the 2011 league business calendar is expected to be released Friday.
In the meantime, here are the bullet points of what's in place beginning 8 a.m. Friday:
- Players are allowed to use team facilities.
- Teams can issue playbooks, game film and other such materials to players.
- Coaches may meet with players for the purpose of discussing those materials and any offseason workout programs.
- Voluntary and mandatory workout programs such as minicamps, rookie camps and organized team activities may commence subject to rules in the previous CBA.
- League counseling programs for substance abuse and performance-enhancing drugs will resume.
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