System Arbitrator Christopher Droney concluded that the NFL attempted to induce collusion among teams regarding guaranteed contracts, particularly highlighted by the Broncos’ negotiations with Russell Wilson, who initially sought a fully guaranteed deal. Following the NFL’s encouragement to limit guarantees shortly after Wilson’s trade, the Broncos backtracked, reflecting a broader trend among owners to suppress contract guarantees, evidenced by internal communications and the failure of the NFL Players Association to disclose the ruling’s details.
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Russell Wilson's negotiation with Broncos revealed strong evidence of collusion
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