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The NFL has told teams that starting Friday, for the time being, they are to let players engage in voluntary workouts and that they can meet with coaches and staff and that the league will put out rules for signing free agents and trades.

"'Clubs are free to contact players immediately to advise them of the hours that the facility will be open for their use, to schedule medical and rehabilitation activity, and to arrange meetings with coaches or related activity, such as film study or classroom work,'' the NFL said.

The memo was released even as the court fight escalated over to run the $9 billion business and attorneys told players that a judge's decision lifting the lockout ''is in full, immediate force.'''

Well, things should get interesting now -- hopefully my Cards can sign a damned veteran QB worth his salt.

Cheers 4 the update. Just wondering if you have any idea when the transactions can begin?

Not sure -- if it's immediate, it will affect the draft because there will probably be a flurry of trades.