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NFLPA Files CBA Violation Grievance Against NFL over Use of Painkillers

The National Football League Players Association reportedly filed a grievance against the NFL last month for violations of the collective bargaining agreement based on the distribution of prescription drugs.

On Tuesday, Sheilla Dingus of Advocacy for Fairness in Sports noted the filing cites a violation of CBA Article 39 and Article 2, which focus on "non-compliance with federal law and ethical guidelines" related to the "administration of federally scheduled drugs and painkillers."

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.