Brees taking lead role for players
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA (AP) – New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he felt it was the right thing to do to put his name on an antitrust lawsuit against the NFL.
Brees says he understands the sacrifices made by players who came before him, and that he’s helping to represent not just current players, but future players and the future of the league.
Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and six other current NFL players joined Brees in filing an antitrust suit in federal court in Minneapolis. NFL owners locked out the players, putting the 2011 season in jeopardy.
Brees made his comments at a news conference promoting a celebrity golf tournament.
He says he doesn’t plan to be in court on April 6 for a scheduled hearing on the players’ request for a preliminary injunction to block the lockout.
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