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Judge Denies NFL Appeal, Sends Ex-Coaches’ Claims to Court

7/17/2026

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U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni denied the National Football League’s request to reconsider the arbitration ruling and said the league’s arguments ring hollow.
The ruling sends former coaches Brian Flores, Ray Horton and Steve Wilks’ claims against six teams to court.
Attorney Doug Wigdor said the NFL lost at the Second Circuit, was denied Supreme Court review, and urged the league to accept the rulings and proceed with litigation.

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U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni denied the National Football League’s request to reconsider the arbitration ruling and said the league’s arguments ring hollow.
The ruling sends former coaches Brian Flores, Ray Horton and Steve Wilks’ claims against six teams to court.
Attorney Doug Wigdor said the NFL lost at the Second Circuit, was denied Supreme Court review, and urged the league to accept the rulings and proceed with litigation.