The NFL and NFLPA are aiming to reach a new collective bargaining agreement this month, before the 2019 regular season begins, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano.
The current CBA deal is set to expire following the 2020 season.
According to ESPN's Josina Anderson, the NFL and NFLPA are set to hold negotiations from July 17-19, marking the first time the two sides will meet three consecutive days to discuss the new CBA deal. Graziano reports talks are expected to "intensify" this month.
Graziano reports there have been three direct owner-player negotiations conducted once a month since April, in addition to conversations between staffers.