NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Article 39
Players’ Rights To Medical Care and Treatment

Section 11(f)
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;

(f)

Any research conducted by the Joint Field Surface Safety & Performance Committee shall be conducted in conjunction with the Joint Engineering and Equipment Safety Committee and funded by the Joint Contribution Amount, as set forth in the following Section.