NFLPA President Kevin Mawae speaks during a news conference at...

NFLPA President Kevin Mawae speaks during a news conference at the NFL Players Association in Washington. (July 25, 2011) Credit: AP

Highlights of the NFL's labor deal, which the players approved Monday:

ECONOMICS

- 10-year deal through 2020, with no opt-out clause.

- Players' share of league revenue must average at least 47 percent throughout the deal.

- Each team's salary cap is $120 million for 2011 and will go up each year.

PLAYER DEALS

- Veterans can gain unrestricted free agency after four seasons, restricted free agency after three seasons.

- Drafted rookies sign four-year deals; teams have option to extend contract to a fifth-year for first-round picks.

- Undrafted rookies sign three-year deals.

- New rookie pay system with cap on spending by teams.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

- Reduce offseason programs by five weeks.

- Reduce organized team activities (OTAs) from 14 to 10.

- Limit on full-contact practices during the preseason and regular season.

- Players receive more days off.

RETIRED PLAYERS

- During the length of the deal, added funding for retiree benefits from $990 million to $1 billion.

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