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via sbnation.com The NFL lockout is over as the two sides have reached an agreement on a new labor deal. Now the fun starts — the league is re-opening and free agency will soon start.

NFL Lockout Is Officially Over: Welcome Back, Football

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NFLPA’s DeMaurice Smith Announces Players Recommend New Deal

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith spoke to the media on Monday after the players voted unanimously to approve the new labor deal with the owners ending the NFL lockout. There are still a few procedural issues the players need to tie up but, starting as soon as Tuesday, the NFL is back.

Here’s a transcript of what Smith had to say to the media on Monday afternoon around 2:00 p.m. (ET):  click here to read more