NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement
Appendix TPro Bowl Injury Table
Category 1 Injuries ($1 Million)
1. Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament – The tear must be high grade and require repair/reconstructive surgery within fifty (50) days of the date of injury (“DOI”).
2. Torn Achilles Tendon – The tear must be high grade and require repair/reconstructive surgery within thirty (30) days of the DOI.
3. Torn Pectoral Tendon – The tear must be a high grade/complete tear and require reconstructive surgery within thirty (30) days of the DOI.
4. Torn Patella Tendon – The tear must be high grade or full thickness tear of one or more of the muscles and require reconstructive surgery within thirty (30) days of the DOI.
5. Torn Rotator Cuff and/or Capsule – The tear must be high grade or full thickness tear of one or more of the muscles and require reconstructive surgery within thirty (30) days of the DOI.
6. Loss of Sight (one eye).
7. Cancer which first manifests itself during Pro Bowl Week and is diagnosed within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of Pro Bowl Week (EXCLUDING skin cancer of any type or form).
8. Heart Attack resulting from physical exertion while participating in covered events during Pro Bowl Week.
Category 2 Injuries ($500,000)
1. Torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament – The tear must require “Tommy John” Surgery within thirty (30) days of the DOI.
2. Torn Proximal and Distal Biceps Tendon – The tear must be a high grade/complete tear and require reconstructive surgery within thirty (30) days of the DOI.
3. Torn Triceps Tendon – The tear must be a high grade/complete tear and require reconstructive surgery within thirty (30) days of the DOI.
4. Deltoid Ligament Tear – The tear must be a high grade/complete tear and require reconstructive surgery within thirty (30) days of the DOI.
5. Torn Hamstring Tendon – The tear must be a high grade/complete tear and require reconstructive surgery within thirty (30) days of the DOI.
6. Torn Adductor Tendon – The tear must be a high grade/complete tear and require repair/reconstructive surgery within thirty (30) days of the DOI.
7. Lisfranc Fracture of the Foot which requires surgery within thirty (30) days of the DOI.