The NFL and a select group of player representatives agreed in principle Wednesday on a partnership that will contribute millions of dollars to social justice causes, according to ESPN's Jim Trotter and Jason Reid.
The plan is for the league to contribute nearly $100 million over seven years to projects dealing with criminal justice reform, law enforcement, and education.
The agreement doesn't call for an end to player protests during the national anthem, but the league is hopeful that will occur naturally.
The league's proposal has at least $89 million being earmarked over a seven-year period for national and local projects. Owners will allocate $5 million this year at the national level, with the commitment growing to a maximum of $12 million per year from 2021 through 2023.
The owners are expecting players to match a $250,000 annual contribution at the local level, providing a total of $500,000 per team - an amount both sides can exceed, should they choose.
The money would be split between the United Negro College Fund, the Dream Corps, and the Players Coalition, which has filed for nonprofit status.
Owners will be able to finalize the agreement at the league meetings in March.
