There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the NFL’s proposed new collective bargaining agreement, particularly with players.
Bears receiver Allen Robinson has made his stance clear about the proposed new CBA, and he doubled down sharing his thoughts with the Chicago Tribune about why he ultimately voted “no” on the proposed new CBA.
Allen Robinson thought players should have demanded a 50/50 revenue split in exchange for playing a 17th game, as would be implemented between 2021-23 if the CBA passes. If the proposed agreement passes, the players’ revenue share would bump up to 48%, or slightly more depending on media contracts.
There’s also a concern about how playing an additional regular-season game would affect players’ health, something Robinson is adamantly against.
“At the end of 16 games, you have guys who played through broken ribs, sprained ankles, dislocated shoulders, torn labrums, hamstrings, quad injuries,” Robinson said. “So adding another game only increases the chance of injury, and nobody knows how significant that injury may be.
“If this is voted through, there will never be less than 17 games again. Only possibly more.”
According to the Chicago Tribune, Robinson wasn’t sure how the vote would go.
We’ll learn soon enough as the players’ vote on the proposed new agreement closes on Saturday night. A simple majority of those who voted is needed for it to pass.
