The NFL work stoppage is scheduled to end this coming Thursday as the deadline approaches for negotiations. However, the NFL Player?s Association president, Kevin Mawae, says that the deadline doesn?t matter and will only settle in an agreement that provides the best situation for the players.
See "NFLPA president Mawae says players 'not tied' to Thursday deadline for getting new deal done", BARRY WILNER, HOWARD FENDRICH, Chicago Tribune, July 19, 2011