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Who won the 2011 NFL lockout?

Who won the 2011 NFL lockout?

the NFLPA
July 25, 2011: After taking the weekend to finalize details of the labor agreement, including the addition of an opt-out clause for both sides, the NFLPA ratifies the agreement via a vote, ending the 132-day lockout.

When was the last time the NFL had a lockout?

Lockouts and the threat of lockouts were commonplace in the early days of the NFL, but the league has done an excellent job minimizing the possibility of such events in recent years. However, the last actual lockout that caused them to miss games happened in the middle of the 1987 season.

Who was the highest paid quarterback in 2012?

2012 Quarterback Salaries

Player Team Cap Number
Ben Roethlisberger Steelers $8,895,000
Aaron Rodgers Packers $8,500,000
Tony Romo Cowboys $8,060,503
Joe Flacco Ravens $8,000,000

How much did the scabs get paid?

Each replacement player received $27,000, a share of the Super Bowl money. But last year’s airing of the ESPN “30 for 30” documentary “Year of the Scab” helped put the process for honoring those players in motion.

Was Drew Brees ever the highest paid quarterback?

Drew Brees, QB — $269.7 million Going out as the highest-paid player in NFL history is not too shabby, but the title might be short-lived.

How much was Tom Brady’s first contract?

His rookie salary is $495K. Brady’s was $193K. Brady wouldn’t see the end of that rookie deal, as it was redone in August of 2002 after he guided the Patriots to their first Super Bowl win at the end of the 2001 season.

Why was there a lockout in 1999?

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) opposed the owners’ plans and wanted raises for players who earned the league’s minimum salary. After the two sides failed to reach an agreement, the owners began the lockout.