Report: Reps deny players' requests to change CBA vote

Representatives from the 32 teams have denied players' requests to change their vote on the proposed collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN's Dan Graziano.

A number of players reportedly informed the NFL Players Association that they've changed their minds since submitting their ballots. The union sent the issue to the representatives to vote on.

Players have until the end of March 18 to cast their ballots. The vote to approve or reject the owners' CBA proposal is expected to be close. The pitch was sent to membership after passing through the reps with a 17-14 (one abstained) vote, despite the executive committee voting 6-5 against recommending it.

The CBA will be ratified if a simple majority of the players who vote - meaning 50% plus one - support it.

If approved, the CBA will give the NFL an option to expand the regular season to 17 games as early as 2021. Other changes will include the playoff field growing from 12 teams to 14.

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