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(AP) -- Two people familiar with talks to end the NFL lockout tell The Associated Press that if an agreement is ratified by Thursday, team executives will be briefed starting that day on
how the deal's terms affect league business.
      
The sources say the league's 32 clubs have been told that topics would include the rookie salary system and guidelines for player transactions.

They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the process is supposed to remain confidential.

      
Owners are scheduled to hold a special meeting in Atlanta on Thursday, when they could ratify a new labor contract, if one is reached by then.

      
Any tentative agreement also must be approved by players, including star quarterbacks Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees and the remaining plaintiffs in a federal antitrust suit against the league.

Two other people, who have knowledge of the NFL Players Association's plans, tell the AP that representatives of every team are expected to meet Wednesday in Washington, in preparation for a possible vote.

      
Lawyers for the NFLPA and owners met Monday at a Manhattan law firm to work on ending the four-month lockout.

They were joined in the afternoon by the court-appointed mediator, U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan.

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