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Arbitrator Blocks NFLPA from Publishing Controversial Report Cards

2/16/2026

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Arbitrator Scott E. Buchheit ruled that the NFL Players Association cannot publicly publish its annual report cards due to concerns about bias.
The ruling lets the NFLPA share the grades internally with players.
The report cards show player dissatisfaction across 11 teams, including poor treatment of families and inadequate facilities, with owners such as Woody Johnson and Michael Bidwill cited.
The NFLPA intends to continue its efforts despite the ruling.

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Arbitrator Scott E. Buchheit ruled that the NFL Players Association cannot publicly publish its annual report cards due to concerns about bias.
The ruling lets the NFLPA share the grades internally with players.
The report cards show player dissatisfaction across 11 teams, including poor treatment of families and inadequate facilities, with owners such as Woody Johnson and Michael Bidwill cited.
The NFLPA intends to continue its efforts despite the ruling.