NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Article 39
Players’ Rights To Medical Care and Treatment

Section 20(d)(v)(C)
Prescription Medication and Pain Management Program

(d)(v)(C)

The Impartial Arbitrator shall decide whether any Club (or anyone acting on its behalf, e.g., Club employee or a member of a Club’s medical staff or Club medical consultant), willfully or negligently committed a material violation of the terms of this Agreement (including the Pain Management Guidelines, Club Reporting Requirements, the PDMP, and the Standardized Player Education). For purposes of finding a violation, it shall not matter whether or not the complaining party suffered any injury. The Impartial Arbitrator shall make findings of fact and determinations of relief, including without limitation, Club discipline.