NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith, left, and NFL football Commissioner …

Photo by Associated Press | published: July 25, 2011

NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith, left, and NFL football Commissioner Roger Goodell take part in a news conference Monday at the NFL Players Association in Washington, after the NFLPA executive board and 32 team reps voted unanimously to approve the terms of a deal with owners to the end the four-month lockout.