Chronology of NFL labor history from 1968-2020

The NFL has labor peace for the next 10 years. Another chapter in the book of labor agreements between the league and its players.

1989

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A limited free agency system called Plan B begins, allowing teams to protect 37 players and giving them the right to match offers for free agents or receive compensation. Meanwhile, the NFLPA decertifies as a union as the players opt to take their cases to court. Rozelle resigns as commissioner and is replaced by Paul Tagliabue.