The NFL Players Association accused Cincinnati Bengals' ownership in a tweet Saturday night of "attempting to strip all athletes in Ohio of their workers' compensation benefits," calling it "a move that could impact our entire membership."
The NFLPA's letter to players said the team's ownership "has asked the Ohio legislature to strip Bengals and Browns players of their workers' compensation benefits that all other employees in the state of Ohio are entitled to for the injuries they suffer at work," adding that the move "would directly impact" all players from both teams.
"Simply put, it is an attack on your rights as an American and a player covered by the CBA," the letter continued. "They are doing it to increase their profit."
NFL free agency begins when the new league year starts Wednesday (March 15).
Earlier this month, the NFLPA ranked the Bengals 27th of the 32 NFL teams on their report card based on players' opinions about their club's facilities, some personnel and coaches and other work-related conditions.
The Bengals received A's for strength coaches and training staff, an F for treatment of families and an F- for food service and nutrition.
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