People familiar with the case expect the union’s lawsuit on Brady’s behalf to be filed either in Massachusetts or in Minnesota. The league and union have a long history in federal court in Minneapolis. The NFLPA could seek an injunction that would restore Brady’s eligibility to play while the case proceeds in court.
The NFL made the first legal move Tuesday, filing a case in New York to attempt to have the suspension affirmed.
This will be the latest in a string of legal clashes between the league and union over disciplinary measures imposed by the NFL on players.