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“ … this is a necessary and reasonable request. “ — The Legal Institute for Athletic Advancement 🏈⚖️🎥💥
🏈 The NFL Players Association released the following statement on its Instagram page urging the National Football League (NFL) to shift media interviews outside of locker rooms: 🎥 “Over the last three years, the NFL Players Association has tried to work with the NFL and the Pro Football Writers of America to move media interviews out of locker rooms. However, there has been little willingness to collaborate on a new solution. Players feel that locker room interviews invade their privacy and are uncomfortable. This isn’t about limiting media access but about respecting players’ privacy and dignity. The NFL’s current media policy is outdated. We, the NFLPA Executive Committee, urge the National Football League (NFL) to make immediate changes to foster a more respectful and safer workplace for all players. In the meantime, we encourage all players to ask for interviews outside the locker room during the week.” We at The Legal Institute for Athletic Advancement believe this is a reasonable and necessary request 📑🏈🎥 Clinging to outdated policies simply because “this is how it’s always been done” is not enough of a justification—especially without a clear, tangible benefit. Often, policies like these exploit or favor one party, and given the racial history in professional sports, they can also perpetuate further inequity. It’s time for the NFL to adopt a more respectful and forward-thinking media policy that prioritizes player dignity. We stand with the NFL Players Association supporting this call for change 🗣️ #PlayerPrivacy #AthleteRights #NFLPA #FairnessInSports #RespectInSports #PlayerAdvocacy #FootballContent #FootballNews #Media #NFL #SportsLaw #sportsLawyer #MediaRights #SportsAgent #SportsManagement #BayAreaSports