The entire situation has become laughable and entertaining.
Consider first, that the NFL is essentially made up of 3 very disparate groups.
1) The owners, are the billionaire club. They have NOTHING in common with the players or the fans.
2) The players (at least 75%) are made up of African Americans, the vast majority of who, grew up in poverty from single parent (mom) homes, and have an “urban experience”.
3) The fanbase, who are mostly made up of middle class white people, that have a strong sense of being “red blooded American”, flag waving, “tough guys” (at least in their heads...)
I make no value judgement here, just describing the groups.
Well, they have nothing in common. Nothing at all really.
These 3 groups have enjoyed this symbiotic experience, but it is being exposed. I don’t think it ends well.
It ends when a critical mass of the fans say "Eff This, I have other things to do!". The fans are the support for the whole house of cards. Enough of them leave, and the whole thing comes crashing down.