Next » by GARY HE - AP

FILE - In this April 24, 2009 photo released by the NFL Players Association on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, new NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith speaks during his first press briefing at Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York. Smith says his contract has been completed. Smith worked for several weeks without one, following his election in March. But the union boss said Tuesday, May 12, 2009, in Minnesota the deal was done. (AP Photo/NFL Players Association, Gary He)