AP Source: No Player Vote Wednesday on NFL Deal

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By BARRY WILNER

WASHINGTON (AP) - A person familiar with the NFL negotiations told The Associated Press that players would not vote Wednesday on a deal to end the lockout.

The person said there remained work to do to finalize an agreement between owners and players. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the process was supposed to remain confidential.

The NFL Players Association's executive committee and representatives of all 32 teams met Wednesday in Washington, but some participants left in the afternoon after reviewing portions of a tentative deal. A second person told the AP on condition of anonymity that players were going to relay information to teammates.

It's possible players will vote Thursday.


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Matt Light of the New England Patriots, arrives at the NFL Players Association offices in Washington, Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Player representatives were scheduled to be at NFLPA headquarters Wednesday, and could vote on a new contract once it is ready. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)