Overview

• Attorneys for Brian Flores, Steve Wilks, and Ray Horton filed for reconsideration with the 2nd U.S. Circuit to overturn a 2023 order that sent parts of their case into NFL arbitration.
• The filing argues the August panel ruling constitutes controlling law limiting the use of commissioner- or designee-led arbitration in disputes involving the league.
• Plaintiffs say NFL-appointed arbitrator Peter C. Harvey has issued no decisions or communications since initial briefing in December 2024, leaving the matter at a standstill.
• They also raise undisclosed potential conflicts tied to Harvey’s NFL diversity committee role and past league work, noting requests for disclosures went unanswered after counsel said they were not required.
• Some claims against the Broncos, Giants, and Texans continue in federal court, and Flores’ attorneys note the NFL intends to seek en banc review of the appellate panel decision.