The NFL and NFLPA are working toward a deal that would strip Roger Goodell of his authority over off-the-field player discipline.
"We’ve been talking about changes to the personal conduct policy since October and have traded proposals," NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said Monday, via the Wall Street Journal.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy acknowledged the negotiations, saying it "is an important area that deserves to be addressed thoughtfully and with full consideration for everyone’s interests — players, clubs and fans."
Goodell said in September that he was willing to change his role in the league's punishment process.
Under the current system, which the NFLPA agreed to in the 2011 collective bargaining agreement, Goodell has been able to rule on player discipline and also hear appeals.
Goodell's punishments for Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson and Tom Brady have been contested.