Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott suspended six games by NFL

[Smidgeon]

Isn't this covered in the CBA? Didn't the players union agree to this structure of suspensions?

I understand what the players are trying to do: use the legal system to circumvent the CBA, thereby gaining legal protection for a position without negotiating for it and giving something up in return.

But why are the courts entertaining these cases considering they're covered in the agreement? That's the part I don't understand.

[mraynrand]

But why are the courts entertaining these cases considering they're covered in the agreement? That's the part I don't understand.

society has changed

[pbmax]

By this logic, we don't need courts because the laws are written down and we all have a copy.

The bar is higher after Brady, but there are still open issues.

[Joemailman]

Isn't this covered in the CBA? Didn't the players union agree to this structure of suspensions?

I understand what the players are trying to do: use the legal system to circumvent the CBA, thereby gaining legal protection for a position without negotiating for it and giving something up in return.

But why are the courts entertaining these cases considering they're covered in the agreement? That's the part I don't understand.

In his decision to grant a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order, Mazzant agreed with the NFLPA that Elliott didn't receive a fair suspension appeal hearing from Goodell-appointed arbitrator Harold Henderson.

The NFL argues Mazzant's ruling interferes with a legally-binding labor deal that has been approved by the league and the union. It's the same argument the NFL deployed in ultimately successful appeals against Tom Brady during Deflategate and Adrian Peterson after he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor reckless assault.

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