The New England Patriots have until Friday to file an appeal of the sanctions the NFL handed down as a result of Deflategate, which consist of a $1 million fine and the loss of a first-round and a fourth-round draft pick. One report claims the Patriots are working with the league on a potential resolution.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Patriots and the NFL have been having “back-channel conversations” to see if they can come to an agreement on punishment before the appeal process or possible litigation. As we know, the NFL stated that the team’s lack of full cooperation in addition to its role with the Spygate scandal in 2007 contributed to the penalties.