An arbiter ruled in February that the NFL Players Association, including then-president JC Tretter, improperly advised running backs to exaggerate injuries to gain leverage in contract disputes. The ruling was based on hearings from 2024 and declared Tretter's statements as violations of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The NFL sought a cease and desist order against the union's conduct. Tretter had previously acknowledged the need for leveraging contracts during a podcast appearance in July 2023, reflecting the challenges faced by running backs regarding contracts.
The Arbitrator upheld the Management Council's grievance in its entirety and found that Mr. Tretter's statements violated the CBA by improperly encouraging players to fake injury.
The NFL filed its grievance on Sept. 11, 2023, claiming the NFLPA made the suggestion to running backs in a Zoom meeting.
In that appearance on former NFL player Ross Tucker's podcast in July 2023, Tretter spoke openly about the contract issues running backs were facing.
The NFL said in a statement to Pro Football Talk that it informed owners and team executives of the ruling at this year's annual league meeting in Palm Beach, Florida.
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