Will the NFLPA player reps vote yes today? They only need 22/32 votes to approve the new CBA
The rules require 22 of the 32 NFL player representatives to vote in favor of the proposal, for it to pass. The new CBA would be great for the game, but the player reps are not going to be a push over. Guys like Richard Sherman, and Jarvis Landry are both on the list. Two-thirds of the votes is required and I am not sure they will get that today.
According to Pro Football Talk, the vote will come today.
Ultimately, then, whether the CBA gets done will come down to Corey Peters (Cardinals), Josh Harris (Falcons), Ronnie Stanley (Ravens), Patrick DiMarco (Bills), Greg Van Roten (Panthers), Chase Daniel (Bears), Geno Atkins (Bengals), Jarvis Landry (Browns), Byron Jones (Cowboys), Brandon McManus (Broncos), Devon Kennard (Lions), Aaron Rodgers (Packers), Brennan Scarlett (Texans), Clayton Geathers (Colts), Calais Campbell (Jaguars), Dustin Colquitt (Chiefs), Mike Pouncey (Chargers), Todd Gurley (Rams), Christian Wilkins (Dolphins), Adam Thielen (Vikings), Matthew Slater (Patriots), Craig Robertson (Saints), Nate Solder (Giants), Quincy Enunwa (Jets), Rodney Hudson (Raiders), Malcolm Jenkins (Eagles), Ramon Foster (Steelers), Richard Sherman (49ers), K.J. Wright (Seahawks), Ali Marpet (Buccaneers), Wesley Woodward (Titans), Nick Sundberg (Washington).
If only 11 of the player representatives vote no, the proposal gets rejected.
What do you think? Will the players vote yes?
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