NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Article 43
Non-Injury Grievance

Section 11
Costs

Subject to Section 7, all costs of arbitration, including the fees and expenses of the arbitrator and the transcript costs, will be borne equally between the parties. Notwithstanding the above, if the hearing occurs in the Club city and if the arbitrator finds liability on the part of the Club, the arbitrator shall award the player reasonable expenses incurred in traveling to and from his residence to the Club city, lodging, and meal expenses in accordance with Article 34.