NFL collusion ruling: Arbitrator reportedly finds NFL, Roger Goodell encouraged teams to reduce guarantees for veterans

The NFL — with commissioner Roger Goodell’s blessing — reportedly encouraged all 32 teams to reduce contract guarantees for veteran players at the March 2022 owners meeting, according to Pablo Torre and Mike Florio.

That explosive claim was made by an arbitrator who oversaw a collusion grievance between the NFL and the NFL Players Association. The ruling, which was not released by the NFL or NFLPA, was unearthed by Torre, who spoke about the grievance during his podcast on Tuesday.