Le s than 24 hours after the NFL reinstated six-game suspension, Elliott's legal team has come firing back with a courtroom maneuver that could see the running back reinstated.The NFL Players A sociation has
Travis Kelce Jersey filed a petition to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals asking for a full review -- or en banc review -- of Elliott's case. The filing from the NFLPA comes just one day after the Fifth Circuit ruled in the NFL's favor and that Elliott was granted in Texas.Elliott had been allowed to play so far this season because U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant handed down athat prevented the NFL from suspending Elliott until his case made its way through the court system.After the Fifth Circuit vacated that decision, the NFL announced that Elliott's six-game suspension The NFLPA's latest move would potentially make Elliott eligible to play
Darwin Thompson Jersey until the case goes through the legal system.With the request now in place, Elliott's fate is in the hands of the Fifth Circuit. If the 15 judges in the Fifth Circuit agree to hear the en banc, then Elliott will be eligible to play until they reach their final decision. However, if the judges on the Fifth Circuit refuse to rehear the case, then Elliott's
Kendall Fuller Jersey suspension will stand. The bad news for Elliott is that the Fifth Circuit isn't exactly known for granting en banc rehearings. 5th Circuit granted 6 en banc rehearings out of 200 petitions last year. Gabe Feldman (@SportsLawGuy) The
Juan Thornhill Jersey court is only supposed to agree to en banc rehearing if it involves a case of "exceptional public importance," and it's not clear if the suspension of an NFL running back would qualify under that description. From the 5th Circuit's Rules and Internal Operating Procedures. En banc intended for cases of "exceptional public importance" Gabe Feldman (@SportsLawGuy) If the case does move forward, the NFL and NFLPA would once again present their cases, but this time in front of the 15 active judges of the Fifth Circuit. At that point, the winning side would need eight judges to agree with them.The decision that went against Elliott on Thursday was handed down by three judges on the Fifth Circuit, who ruled against him in a 2-1 decision.
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