The 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the NFL and the NFLPA dramatically changed the way teams conduct training camp, particularly when it comes to padded practices.
Before 2011, teams could hold as many as 28 padded practices during training camp. Today, that number has been reduced to 16.
Then, in 2020, another amendment further restricted contact. Players are now required to complete a five-day acclimation period before they are allowed to participate in full-padded practices.
The days of two-a-day—or even three-a-day—practices are long gone. While player safety should always be a priority, it’s fair to ask whether these restrictions have had unintended consequences.
Are players more susceptible to injuries during the season because they aren’t adequately prepared for the physical demands of full-speed contact?
Tackling remains one of the most fundamental aspects of football. If teams have fewer opportunities to teach and practice proper tackling techniques in live situations, are fans truly seeing the best product the NFL has to offer?
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