There will be labor peace in the NFL for another 10 years.
Sources to ESPN: NFL players voted to approve the proposed CBA, giving the NFL 10 more years of labor peace, players an increased share of revenue, former players added benefits, and the league 17-game regular seasons along with an expanded playoff field.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2020
Our statement on the CBA vote: pic.twitter.com/3pXydLLQ9c
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) March 15, 2020
Here’s some good news. Agreement extends through 2030 season. pic.twitter.com/2jrkTKvTAf
— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) March 15, 2020
The new CBA will expand the NFL regular season from 16 to 17 games as early as 2021.
There will also be an expansion of playoff teams from 12 to 14 as early as 2020.
Players will receive higher minimum salaries, as well as get an increase in revenue sharing from 47% to as high as 48.5%.