NFL Contract Holdouts & Exempt List Precedents

Examine the history and impact of NFL player holdouts and the Commissioner's Exempt List, including notable cases and their effects on player careers and team dynamics.

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1. Longest Training Camp Holdouts by NFL Stars: Notable long holdouts include Le'Veon Bell missing the entire 2018 season, John Riggins sitting out 1980, and Emmitt Smith's 1993 holdout that extended into the regular season.
2. Top 3 Players Placed on NFL Exempt List: The Commissioner's Exempt List is used for players temporarily barred from team activities, often due to legal issues, with notable cases including Adrian Peterson, Greg Hardy, and most recently, Josh Jacobs and Jonathon Cooper.
3. Impact of Holdouts on Player Performance: Historical data suggests that holdouts can negatively impact player performance, especially early in the season, due to missed training camp and preseason reps, as seen with players like Chris Johnson and Melvin Gordon.

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