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One point raised in recent discussions points toward the legality of the Jets' communication with Rodgers regarding the offseason program. According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), no team has the right to impose requirements on a player regarding voluntary activities. Thus, any suggestions made to Rodgers may not hold weight under the CBA, which only further complicates the situation.
While these stipulations about participation in offseason workouts and media appearances could simply be ways to express desired behaviors, they could also provide Rodgers with leverage should he decide to voice grievances against the organization.