Presumably in response to the NFLs statement complaining about Special Master Stephen Burbanks decision that signing bonus money cant be forfeited when a player misses games due to a suspension, the NFLPA has issued a statement praising it. Said new NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith: This decision is a real win for the players. It means that clubs cant impose additional discipline by claiming back signing or roster bonus monies after a suspension, either by a club or the league. The CBA clause they argued from in this case was not intended to apply to suspensions, but instead to cases where a player is holding out from training camp or otherwise refusing to perform. We are very pleased that Mr. Burbank agreed with our position. Source: ProFootballTalk.com
