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Story summary
- The hearing officers deciding Ja'Marr Chase's appeal are jointly appointed and paid by National Football League (NFL) and National Football League Players Association (NFLPA).
- This setup is not independent.
- The Collective Bargaining Agreement allows annual appointments, letting either side request a change if dissatisfied.
- The arrangement may bias the outcome toward the side more upset by the ruling, despite the NFL's history of not suspending players for spitting.
