The NFLPA announced Thursday it sent out ballots to every NFL player who was a dues paying member in the 2019 season to case their vote on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Our statement on the CBA voting process: pic.twitter.com/YdYnBQxqWy
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) March 5, 2020
(If you're interested, the full 456-page CBA can be read online here.)
The proposed CBA has been made public for a while now, and we've already seen a few big names step up and say something. Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and J.J. Watt were among many who said the players should vote no on the deal. But with the vote now officially in motion, we'll try and keep track of what NFL players are saying about the deal.
A number of high-profile athletes have said to vote no, which you'll see below. But there's a mostly silent group of smaller players who may end up voting yes. Former NFL player and current analyst Geoff Schwartz says he believes the proposed CBA will pass.
Below, you'll find public player votes, with a few explaining why they decided to vote the way they did.
Voting for players will be open for a full week. This means voting ends on Thursday, March 12 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Although some players, such as the ones below, have opted to make their votes known, the NFLPA will ensure that every vote is private.
NFL CBA vote: What players are saying
Kenny Vaccaro
Voted no
— SoaR Savage (@KennyVaccaro4) March 5, 2020
Casey Hayward
They want us to vote yes to smoke lol. We going to miss out on billions when the new TV deal comes and still have to play more games. Oh aight https://t.co/UbIsJd0DzS
— Casey Hayward (@show_case29) March 5, 2020
Eric Ebron
Vote NO! Simple.
— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) March 5, 2020
Chris Baker
That’s crazy I don’t see how anyone can vote Yes https://t.co/OMvlX3WeaC
— Chris Baker (@cbakerswaggy) March 5, 2020
Sam Acho
As a current member of the @NFLPA Executive Committee, I went on @GetUpESPN to inform the #nfl players & the world the truth behind the NFL’s CBA.
— Sam Acho (@TheSamAcho) March 5, 2020
Here’s why I voted yes: pic.twitter.com/1tlzEC8icG
Chase Daniel
YES! Couldn’t have explained it better myself! https://t.co/cZ6Ik8bFTD
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) March 5, 2020
Kenny Stills
Check your email and VOTE NO https://t.co/IymNRG0Q5Q
— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) March 5, 2020
Maurkice Pouncey
Yes I am aware and that’s why I will always vote no!! Please send this to the players that voted yes! https://t.co/QxhXoBXHU4
— Maurkice Pouncey (@MaurkicePouncey) March 5, 2020
Todd Gurley
VOTE NO‼️ https://t.co/oh8btbsvrJ
— Todd Gurley II (@TG3II) March 5, 2020
Aaron Donald
Vote HELL NO
— AD_99 (@AaronDonald97) March 5, 2020
Stefon Diggs
VOTE NO !!!!! https://t.co/fWRxjER452
— DIGGS (@stefondiggs) March 5, 2020
Jake McQuaide
I’m a Yes. https://t.co/sMyezNtCUh
— Jake McQuaide (@JakeMcQuaide) March 5, 2020
Chris Harris
Gotta Vote No on that CBA
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) March 5, 2020
Derek Wolfe
That’s an absolute NO from me on the new CBA. Shit deal.
— Derek Wolfe (@Derek_Wolfe95) March 5, 2020
Akeem Spence
Vote no!!!
— Akeem spence (@AkeemSpence) March 5, 2020
Kayvon Webster
Only right to vote no https://t.co/Q6QFnuYRAN
— kwebb (@kayvonwebster) March 5, 2020
Damon "Snacks" Harrison
For all y’all “I voted yes” MFs smh https://t.co/e84fPteBvX
— Damon Harrison Sr. (@snacks) March 5, 2020
Lane Taylor
https://t.co/551hCwnay4 pic.twitter.com/p4vZqV3QY3
— Lane Taylor (@lanetaylor65) March 5, 2020
Devon Kennard
My vote was YES. pic.twitter.com/Z9kgkLhBdI
— DK (@DevonKennard) February 27, 2020
Russell Wilson
The @NBA & @MLB are doing it right.
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 26, 2020
Players come first.
ALL @NFL players deserve the same.
WE should not rush the next 10 YEARS for Today’s satisfaction.
I VOTE NO.
Aaron Rodgers
My thoughts. # pic.twitter.com/VOmCSNiI4f
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) February 26, 2020
Richard Sherman
Health and Wellness of our men is always the most important aspect. There is no price you can put on that and that is why I Voted No. I respect the Men that have been part of this discussion and stood up for their locker rooms. https://t.co/mL0Yj3E6d9
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) February 26, 2020
J.J. Watt
Hard no on that proposed CBA.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 21, 2020
Alshon Jeffery
— Alshon Jeffery (@TheWorldof_AJ) February 26, 2020
Allen Robinson
Rip it up! https://t.co/4bp5Aml88a
— Allen Robinson II (@AllenRobinson) February 20, 2020
Michael Thomas
YEAH AIGHT 😂 https://t.co/ddV4AkbAAz
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) February 20, 2020
George Iloka
Any deal that’s short of a 50/50 split and lifetime health insurance for players is a win for the owners. Especially when they asking for 17 games.
— George Iloka (@George_iloka) February 21, 2020
Rich Ohrnberger
NFL promotes 'player safety' ...but players should risk brain & body for a max of $250K for a 17th game?
— Rich Ohrnberger (@ohrnberger) February 21, 2020
Ok... sure... owners should only make $250K as well, the rest of the profits should go toward lifetime health care for the players and the of funding post career benefits.
Demario Davis
Say it again for the people in the back!!! 🗣🗣🗣 https://t.co/e7cCTtU5wC
— Demario Davis #56 (@demario__davis) February 21, 2020
Quandre Diggs
50/50 https://t.co/41Dsn2UvYp
— Nino (@qdiggs6) February 20, 2020
