SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego Chargers President Dean Spanos said Monday he was glad to see the players' lockout end, and that he expects the new agreement to bring the National Football League 10 years of labor peace.
The executive board of the NFL Players Association and 32 team representatives unanimously approved a deal that owners agreed to last week, clearing the way for preseason training camps to open and concluding the four-and-a-half-month lockout.
"I couldn't be happier to put this behind us and get back to football," Spanos said. "I can't wait for the football season (to) start."
He thanked fans for their patience and said the deal was fair for both sides.
"It will allow pro football to be even better, safer and more competitive, and to grow and prosper into the future," Spanos said. "Bottom line, it's good for the game and the fans who love it so much."
The NFL will allow training camp for certain teams, including the Chargers, to open on Wednesday.
Monday, May 14 2012 10:14 PM EDT2012-05-15 02:14:34 GMT
Local sports hero Junior Seau was laid to rest in his native Oceanside Friday as fans made their way to Qualcomm Stadium for a public memorial service.
Local sports hero Junior Seau was laid to rest in his native Oceanside Friday as fans made their way to Qualcomm Stadium for a public memorial service.
Wednesday, May 9 2012 5:49 PM EDT2012-05-09 21:49:52 GMT
Former San Diego Chargers stars Dan Fouts, Rodney Harrison and LaDainian Tomlinson are scheduled to speak at a memorial service for Junior Seau on Friday evening at Qualcomm Stadium.
Former San Diego Chargers stars Dan Fouts, Rodney Harrison and LaDainian Tomlinson are scheduled to speak at a memorial service for Junior Seau on Friday evening at Qualcomm Stadium.
Thursday, May 3 2012 9:43 AM EDT2012-05-03 13:43:45 GMT
Junior Seau spent his first 13 seasons in the NFL playing for his hometown Chargers and quickly became one of the franchise's most recognizable players.
Junior Seau spent his first 13 seasons in the NFL playing for his hometown Chargers and quickly became one of the franchise's most recognizable players.
