Under a tight vote, with 1,019 players voting yes over 959 voting no, the players have ratified the proposed CBA. The agreement will be valid through 2030. Over 500 players didn’t participate in the vote.
Here are some of the key highlights of the new CBA that will change things we are used to from the NFL:
- Owners will have the option to expand regular season games from 16 to 17 between 2021-2023.
- Playoff format will include two additional teams; one from each conference. Only one team will get a first round bye beginning this season.