Latest National Football League Players Association News
NFL competition committee proposes a ban on hip-drop tackles and a radical change to kickoffs
The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety. The proposals will be presented to owners at the league meetings later this month, with 24 out of 32 votes...
Chiefs owner gets 'F-minus' grade from NFLPA, says team needs to improve facilities
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt admitted Wednesday the Super Bowl champions are overdue for renovations to their practice facilities after the NFL Players Association's annual report card graded Kansas City the second-worst team in the league overall. Hunt had just unveiled plans for an $800...
NFLPA's Lloyd Howell tackles field issues, gambling and more in his first state of the union address
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers’ issues with their practice fields at the Super Bowl gave the NFL Players Association an opportunity to highlight players’ desire for grass fields across the league. NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell emphasized the importance of...
