lockout

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Or do the owners surrender on the salary cap, well aware that a 2027 lockout could drive away fans on the eve of media rights negotiations in 2028?

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

That debacle is the reason why the NFL’s preparation for a potential lockout is now months ahead of where it was 14 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

That sparked a national outcry and hastened the end of the lockout.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The NFL is facing a potential lockout with its game officials over money and officiating quality measures, with the current agreement expiring May 31.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Once the lockout was engaged, you couldn’t disable it for two months.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline