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Explaining Void Years and How NFL Teams Use them to their Advantage
When discussing what gives NFL teams the best chance to succeed, many focus on drafting an elite quarterback or signing superstar free agents. While often overlooked, crafting strategic contracts is a key way teams can gain a competitive edge. One strategy that can give NFL teams a strategic advantage over their competition is void years...
Villanova Sports Law Blog
Jan 277 min read


NFL Turf Injuries Renew Debate Over League Liability
For a sport as contact driven as professional football, it is not a question of if players will get injured, but when. Over the years, prominent National Football League (“NFL”) players suffering career-altering injuries have raised questions about the NFL’s legal duty that may arise in these scenarios. Increased scrutiny centered on the NFL’s liability for player safety is pushing the league to take further action to mitigate preventable risks, specifically when it comes to

Julia Bisson
Nov 24, 20255 min read
Aaron Rodgers Injury Adds Fuel to NFL’s Ongoing Playing Surface Debate
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon on Metlife Stadium’s artificial turf field during the Jets’ first game of the...

Gabby Painter
Nov 13, 20235 min read
Death of the Running Back Market: Potential Impact on Saquon Barkley & Josh Jacobs' Future Contracts
In 2020, star running back Christian McCaffrey signed a record-breaking contract with the Carolina Panthers which included $38 million...

Christian Novarro
Apr 19, 20236 min read
New Broncos Owners Make a Statement with Huge Investment in Coach Sean Payton
In June 2022, a group led by Rob Walton and Greg Penner spent a record $4.65 billion of their Walmart fortune to purchase the National...

Christian Novarro
Feb 22, 20234 min read
How the Damar Hamlin Situation Will Hopefully Impact the Next NFL CBA
As the Buffalo Bills’ medical staff rushed onto the field to attend to safety Damar Hamlin, the entire country watched in dismay....

Zack Slogoff
Jan 25, 20235 min read
Contractual Injury Clauses Impacting the NFL this Season and Beyond
The Indianapolis Colts had a 3-3-1 record (three wins, three losses, and one tie) when the team made the odd announcement that...

Christian Novarro
Jan 12, 20234 min read
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