NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement
Players’ Rights To Medical Care and Treatment
Section 11(c)Field Surface Safety & Performance Committee
In furtherance of NFL and the NFLPA’s ongoing efforts and express intention to enhance the safety and performance of NFL field surfaces and playing areas, and thereby advance the safety and protect the health of NFL players, the Parties have agreed;
The Field Surface Safety & Performance Committee shall review the Mandatory Practices for the Maintenance of Natural and Synthetic Surfaces for NFL Games (the “Mandatory Practices”) and the Mandatory Field Wall Padding and Non-Slip Surfaces Policy and agree upon improvements, as necessary. Every stadium in which an NFL game is to be played must be in compliance with the Committee’s revised Mandatory Practices prior to the beginning each NFL season. The Committee will regularly review its mandatory and recommended practices and agree upon updates and improvements as necessary.