Tue, Oct 31
The Southern District of New York has denied Ezekiel Elliott's request for an emergency injunction. Elliott is now waiting for a decision from the Second Circuit, something he hopes to receive by 7PM ET Wednesday.
So basically, this is it...right?
No. Before Elliott can appeal to CA2 (which is the court above Failla), they have to appeal to Failla first. So, as stupid as it sounds, they got Failla's ruling on Monday night and then had to file an appeal with her, essentially asking her to change her mind in the span of 24 hours, before they can move one step up.
Tuesday's denial was simply Failla refusing to change her mind. She even said so in her Tuesday ruling: "For the Court to grant the NFLPA's motion for a stay at this stage would in effect be to reverse its decision of last night."
So now they go to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, which has the authority to overrule Failla.