NFL Players Facing A Lockout By Owners In 2011?

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Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown and teammates will face the San Diego Chargers today, but Brown said NFL Players Association chief DeMaurice Smith recently told players that there is a "95 percent chance of a lockout" by the owners for the 2011 season. The union is collecting money and Smith has urged members to save 25 percent of their salaries. "Of course, we're willing to sit out," Brown said. "It hurt the guys that sat out years ago, too, right? If they did it, it can be done. We're not the first people to do it." The NFL players have never been locked out before, however as the three previous work stoppages - in 1973, 1981 and 1987 - were due to player strikes.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer