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Could NFLPA’s OTA Proposal Be Used Against Them For 18-Game Season?

On Tuesday morning, Tom Pelissero reported on X that the NFLPA is finalizing a proposal that would alter the offseason schedule for practices and team activities. It would essentially eliminate some of the voluntary portion of the schedule, freeing up some of the spring to allow for a longer uninterrupted break for veteran players following the season. It would move the OTA schedule to just before training camp.

End of OTAs? The NFL Players Association is working to finalize a proposal to overhaul the offseason starting as soon as 2025, eliminating voluntary on-field work in the spring in favor of a longer training camp ramp-up, with players reporting in mid-June to early July, per… pic.