I'll be back, but I'll make a point of cutting my NFL-related spending at least in half. I'll watch the games, participate in forums, etc. etc., but I won't buy anything NFL-branded and I doubt I'll go to any games.
That's the best compromise that I've been able to come up with. I enjoy football and the Pats way too much to stop following them, but I also know that the only way to make your dissatisfaction known in a meaningful way (to the owners and PA) is with your wallet.
FWIW, I'm pretty solidly in support of the players in this standoff. The league has done an absolutely terrible job of protecting players, both current and retired, for years now. The standard dismissive response has always been "then the Players' Association should do something about it." This is the Players' Association doing something about it.