Alternate NFLPA draft event

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AlbertBreer Albert Breer

NFLPA's plan is to host an event at a Manhattan hotel prior to -- not during -- the draft on 4/28. Story going up on NFL.com in a minute.

The event, titled "The Debut", kicks off 3 days of NFLPA events around the draft. Those won't interfere with Thu/Fri nights at Radio City.

realfreemancbs mike freeman

CBSSports.com confirms NFLPA will hold draft event late Saturday. Text to CBSSports.com from source: "We want players to have their moment."

Agent for rookie who is expected to be drafted in 1st round: "My guy will probably be shaking hands with Roger (Goodell)."

mortreport Chris Mortensen

NFLPA understands alternative competing draft event is not the way to go nor embraced. Players will make own decision, as in the past.