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03-04-2011, 07:50 AM
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By Calvin Watkins
The NFL and the NFLPA agreed on a 24-hour extension (http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=6177293) Thursday to prevent a possible lockout, but several teams made roster moves in anticipation of a work stoppage.
As part of Thursday's agreement, even though an extension was granted, the league year has ended. Teams could no longer cut, re-sign players or make any player moves after 10:59 p.m. CT Thursday, until there's a new CBA.
League spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed the transaction freeze via text, saying teams are free to negotiate with players and agents, but signings are prohibited.
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By Calvin Watkins
The NFL and the NFLPA agreed on a 24-hour extension (http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=6177293) Thursday to prevent a possible lockout, but several teams made roster moves in anticipation of a work stoppage.
As part of Thursday's agreement, even though an extension was granted, the league year has ended. Teams could no longer cut, re-sign players or make any player moves after 10:59 p.m. CT Thursday, until there's a new CBA.
League spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed the transaction freeze via text, saying teams are free to negotiate with players and agents, but signings are prohibited.
Read more: http://espn.go.com/blog/DallasCowboys/post/_/id/4678564/no-roster-moves-planned-for-cowboys