NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Article 38
Pro Bowl Game

Section 4(g)
Injury

(g)

In addition to the payments described in Sections 4(b) through 4(f) above, a player who sustains a Pro Bowl Injury may also qualify to receive a lump-sum payment in the amount of $1 million if the injury is among those listed in Category 1 ($1 Million Injuries) of Appendix T. In the alternative, the player may qualify to receive a lump-sum payment in the amount of $500,000 if the injury is among those listed in Category 2 ($500,000 Injuries) of Appendix T. In either case, the nature and extent of the injury must meet the criteria specified for such injury in the applicable category, and the player must undergo any specified repair, reconstructive surgery or other treatment within the time period stated in the applicable category (e.g., “Category 1 Injuries ($1 Million): 1) Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament – The tear must be high grade and require repair/reconstructive surgery or other treatment within fifty (50) days of the date of injury.”). An Injured Player may qualify to receive payment under Category 1 or Category 2 of Appendix T whether or not: (i) the player has an NFL Player Contract for the immediately following NFL season; or (ii) the player is unable to perform in any regular season game in the immediately following NFL season. Any payment made to an Injured Player under this Section 4(g) shall be deemed a Benefit under Article 12, Section 2(a).