Press Releases
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4/24/2017
WHOOP Strikes Landmark Deal As The Officially Licensed Recovery Wearable of the NFL Players AssociationThis is the first time a players association in professional sports has partnered with a wearable technology company, providing NFL players easy access to, ownership of, and the option to commercialize their health data.
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3/10/2017
NFLPA Statement on Abuse of Painkillers and Prescription Drugs"The NFLPA is alarmed by the revelations in the lawsuit filed by former NFL players on the abuse of prescription drugs."
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2/22/2017
In Memory of Ed GarveyEd Garvey, who served as the union's first executive director, passed away Wednesday at the age of 76. Here are the NFLPA's statements on one of the pioneering figures in our 60-year history.
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2/13/2017
NFLPA Externship Marks Its Fourth Year with Expanded ProgramA record 41 players begin three-week program at 15 companies across the country
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2/8/2017
The Importance of Workers Comp & Facts about Senate Bill 12The NFL Players Association has become aware of a letter circulated by team owners that suggests the pending legislation targeting the workers’ compensation of Illinois professional athletes is “no big deal.” First, and foremost, if it wasn’t a big deal, there would hardly be the need for new legislation that only targets professional athletes.
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2/2/2017
Philadelphia's Malcolm Jenkins Selected as 2017 Byron "Whizzer" White Award WinnerPhiladelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins has been named the recipient of the 2017 Byron “Whizzer” White Award. In recognition, the NFL Players Association will donate $100,000 to The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation (TMJF).
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1/28/2017
Five Finalists Announced for 2017 Byron "Whizzer" White AwardThe NFL Players Association announces the top five finalists for this year's Byron "Whizzer" White Award
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1/9/2017
NFLPA Agent Discipline Committee Suspends Contract Advisor Brian Brundage's CertificationContract Advisor Brian Brundage's certification has been suspended by CARD
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1/9/2017
Arbitrator Upholds NFLPA Agent Discipline Committee's Suspension of Contract Advisor Brian BrundageContract Advisor Brian Brundage's certification suspension upheld
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