Mediator George Cohen released a statement today regarding the labor negotiations between the NFL and the players' union, which will resume next Tuesday:
I can report that throughout this extensive period the parties engaged in highly focused, constructive dialogue concerning a host of issues covering both economics and player-related conditions...At bottom, some progress was made, but very strong differences remain on the all-important core issues that separate the parties...During the intervening weekend, the parties have been asked by us to assess their current positions on those outstanding issues.
