[RaychelSnr]

Quote: Originally Posted by khaliib

If there is a lockout, players are no longer under the umbrella of the NFL as the employer. When this happens EA will have to negotiate with players for the rights to have them in the game. EA currently can use them under the NFL Product name, but if/when there is a lockout, NFL players, onlike college can/will seek payment for using their likeness, especially guys in the lower contract range. You can bet their agents will try and get money for their clients from any source available. That includes EA to us their clients likeness during a lockout. Take away the NFL Brand and we will see how people really view the game. That's scary especially since unlike Backbreaker, they limit customization greatly. Maybe that's why Ian asked the community what they thought about Total Customization. I would like the Brand to be striped away, that way gameplay/franchise will have to be top priority.

EA has a signed agreement with the NFLPA through this year at least, so real players and teams will be in the game regardless of a lockout.