National Football League Players Association

1133 20th Street, N.W.
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 756-9100
(202) 756-9310
https://nflpa.com

Lloyd Howell, Executive Director

Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of assuring proper recognition and representation of players’ interests. It represents players in matters concerning wages, hours and working conditions and protects their rights.

The NFLPA has shown that it will do whatever is necessary to assure that the rights of players are protected—including ceasing to be a union, if necessary, as it did in 1989. In 1993, the NFLPA again was officially recognized as the union representing the players, and negotiated a landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement with the NFL.

The NFLPA negotiates and monitors retirement and insurance benefits, provides other membership services and activities and defends and enhances the image of players and their profession on and off the playing field. The NFLPA also provides assistance to charitable and community organizations. The NFLPA is a member of the AFL-CIO.