DTexHawk
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For those that think a player's only obligation is on the field:
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/5-components-of-an-NFL-contract-that-may-surprise-you.html
"1) Paragraph 4. Publicity and NFLPA Group Licensing Program
“Player will cooperate with the news media, and will participate upon request in reasonable activities to promote the Club and the League.”
“Player hereby grants to Club and the League, separately and together, the right and authority to use, and to authorize others to use solely as described below, his name, nickname, initials, likeness, image, picture, photograph, animation, persona, autograph/ signature (including facsimiles thereof), voice, biographical information and/or any and all other identifying characteristics (collectively, "Publicity Rights"), for any and all uses or purposes that publicize and promote NFL Football, the League or any of its member clubs…”
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/5-components-of-an-NFL-contract-that-may-surprise-you.html
"1) Paragraph 4. Publicity and NFLPA Group Licensing Program
“Player will cooperate with the news media, and will participate upon request in reasonable activities to promote the Club and the League.”
“Player hereby grants to Club and the League, separately and together, the right and authority to use, and to authorize others to use solely as described below, his name, nickname, initials, likeness, image, picture, photograph, animation, persona, autograph/ signature (including facsimiles thereof), voice, biographical information and/or any and all other identifying characteristics (collectively, "Publicity Rights"), for any and all uses or purposes that publicize and promote NFL Football, the League or any of its member clubs…”