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Since the Denver signed wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, and the Dallas Cowboys signed wide receiver Dez Bryant, the NFLPA is not expected to pursue collusion claims.
Now that Dez Bryant & Demaryius Thomas deals are done, NFLPA is not expected to pursue collusion claims. a union source said.
— Liz Mullen (@SBJLizMullen) July 15, 2015
The NFLPA claims that they were going to move forward investigating these collision claims if Dez Bryant and Demaryius Thomas did not sign long-term contracts.
The union said they had "credible evidence" that the Dallas Cowboy's and the Denver Broncos had discussions about Bryant's and Thomas's contracts.
Denver Broncos General Manager John Elway issued a statement calling these allegations false.
"Suggestion our club may have colluded with another team about a negotiation is completely false and without any merit."
Many have speculated that neither the Cowboys or the Broncos were ever concerned about these claims, and that it was just a ploy by the NFLPA to help the two players get a contract.
This shouldn't be an issue going forward.
Manning wins an ESPY:
Last night ESPN held it's annual ESPY awards, and Peyton Manning came away with an award. Manning won the ESPY for Best Record-Breaking Performance.
Peyton Manning wins #ESPY for Best Record Breaking Performance and shares moment with his daughter. #LeanInTogether pic.twitter.com/7NL7fjGam8
— espnW (@espnW) July 16, 2015
My favorite Demaryius Thomas moment:
It's an obvious one. We were in the midst of "Tebow-time" and somehow in the playoffs against the heavily favored Pittsburgh Steelers. Quarterback Tim Tebow entered overtime against Dick Lebeau's defense and slung the ball to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas for an 80 yard touchdown to win the game.
This clip still gives me chills till this day, and probably always will.
Glad Demaryius will be a Bronco for a long time.
Horse Tracks:
Dez Bryant, Cowboys strike to five-year contract - NFL.com
Dez Bryant doesn't have to worry about missing any games anymore. The Cowboys have signed their star wide receiver to a five-year contract.
Dez: 'The only thing that's missing is a Super Bowl' - NFL.com
Cowboys wideout Dez Bryant is a happy man after inking his five-year, $70 million extension, but he still has unfinished business, saying: "I think the only thing that's missing is a Super Bowl."
Jerry Jones: Demaryius' deal did not influence Dez's - NFL.com
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones took receiver Dez Bryant's threats about missing games seriously. However, Jones remained confident that a deal would get done before the deadline.
Chiefs sign Justin Houston to long-term deal - NFL.com
The Chiefs have signed linebacker Justin Houston to a six-year, $101 million deal with $52.5 million of that contract guaranteed, NFL Media' Rand Getlin and Albert Breer report.
Dez Bryant, Justin Houston, Demaryius Thomas: Most bang for the buck? - NFL.com
Dez Bryant, Justin Houston and Demaryius Thomas all signed lucrative long-term deals on Wednesday. Which of these three stars will offer the best production? Our analysts weigh in.
Patriots ink Stephen Gostkowski to long-term deal - NFL.com
The 31-year-old hit 86.8 percent of his field goals over an eight-year career so far, but his previous two seasons -- 92.7 percent and 94.6 percent -- were his best.
Marshawn Lynch keeps chicken wings in his socks - NFL.com
Marshawn Lynch does things a little differently than the average player. This extends to the running back's eating habits.
Gronk on Brady: 'We just gotta go out there and play' - NFL.com
This has truly been the Summer of Gronk, but that doesn't mean the Patriots' All-World tight end would be in party mode for questions about his suspended quarterback, Tom Brady.
Titans on wrong end of Marcus Mariota standoff - NFL.com
Training camp is just around the corner, and Marcus Mariota still is unsigned. So what gives? Conor Orr examines why the Tennessee Titans are misguided in their stance on offset language in contract talks.
Saban: Draft feedback affected Alabama's prep for playoff game - NFL.com
Alabama coach Nick Saban is advocating for the NFL Draft Advisory Board to push back the date it delivers feedback to underclassmen.
2016 NFL Draft to be held April 28-30 - NFL.com
The NFL announced Wednesday that the 2016 draft will be held April 28-30.
Devon Still says daughter Leah is 'almost back to her normal self' from cancer treatment
Though she wasn't healthy enough to travel to Los Angeles to receive the ESPYS Jimmy V. Perseverance award, Leah Still is "almost back to her normal self now," according to her father, Devon.
Buffalo Bills assistant Aaron Kromer due back in court Aug. 12
Bills coach Aaron Kromer is scheduled to appear in a Walton County, Florida court for an Aug. 12 plea date, a court clerk said Wednesday.
Justin Smith may join University of Missouri coaching staff | ProFootballTalk
After taking a few months to contemplate his future, defensive end Justin Smith told the 49ers that he wouldn't be returning to the field for the 2015 season. His next step may not take him too far away from a football team, however.
Hall of Fame names presenters for this year’s class | ProFootballTalk
When former Bills coach Marv Levy was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001, his General Manager Bill Polian presented him. Levy gets to return the favor this year, as he'll present Polian for his induction in August.
RGIII: I never told Mike Shanahan which plays to run | ProFootballTalk
In February, Mike Shanahan reached into the past during a radio interview by discussing his final season with the Redskins and his relationship with quarterback Robert Griffin III.