NFL owners, players mull revenue split

NFL owners and players are discussing a straight split of income in the next collective bargaining agreement, which would net the players just under 50% of total revenue. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press the players’ share would approach the 50% the NFLPA has said it has received throughout the last decade. But the expense credits—about $1 billion last year—that the league takes off the top would disappear. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the negotiations are supposed to be confidential. The owners are holding a special meeting today to discuss proposals made in recent negotiations with the players. A sense of urgency filled the meetings today as owners discussed progress made in recent talks with the players. “This is the season to get a deal,” says Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. “I think the logic that you’re pushing on both sides is saying, Why get a deal Oct. 1, or whenever, when you could have had July 7, or whatever?” The lockout began March 12. Training camps are scheduled to open in late July.