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.