NFL and NFLPA reach tentative deal on HGH

[Everlong]

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reports a "tentative agreement" over the use of third-party arbitration for appeals of PED and HGH violations that were not caused by a positive test has been reached.

In other words, Roger Goodell would give up the power to unilaterally rule on suspension appeals related to situations like the BALCO or Biogenesis cases. Though this agreement clears one major hurdle in the negotiation process, the two sides still need to hash out how to deal with players charged with but not convicted of DUIs. Even though obstacles remain, the general feeling is a deal is close, with one source telling Pro Football Talk, "I'm expecting an announcement at any time."

Could potentially be a big decision. We'll see what happens.

[The Horseman]

And Josh Gordon was a keeper I had to drop because of the suspension. Son of a bitch!

[The Legend]

And Josh Gordon was a keeper I had to drop because of the suspension. Son of a bitch!

Even if they change the policy going forward, it would be another whole step for the NFL to decide to reduce his suspension and reinstate him.