Giants' Terrell Thomas could benefit from new IR rules

[RoanokeFan]

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Excerpt: "New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas knows way more about knees than he probably wants to.
Speaking to the media for the first time since "aggravating" his surgically repaired right anterior cruciate ligament, Thomas said Tuesday he might need anywhere from three to eight weeks before he is ready to get back on the field." Read more...

[lamas]

I know the owners agreed, but did the players association ever sign off on the new IR rule?

[RoanokeFan]

I know the owners agreed, but did the players association ever sign off on the new IR rule?

It's in the CBA, they would have had to.