NFL players vote yes, ratify new collective bargaining agreement

NFL players have voted to ratify the new collective bargaining agreement, which will govern for the next 11 seasons.

NFL players had until 9:00 p.m. PT Saturday to vote on whether or not to adopt the new collective bargaining agreement. After an independent audit of the ballots, the CBA has been ratified by a final vote count of 1019 to 959 and will govern through 2030.

Below is the statement the league issued from commissioner Roger Goodell.

“We are pleased that the players have voted to ratify the proposed new CBA, which will provide substantial benefits to all current and retired players, increase jobs, ensure continued progress on player safety, and give our fans more and better football.  We appreciate the tireless efforts of the members of the Management Council Executive Committee and the NFLPA leadership, both of whom devoted nearly a year to detailed, good faith negotiations to reach this comprehensive, transformative agreement. ”

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