NFLPA's attempt to limit locker room access causes divide: 'We have jobs to do'

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Members of the media and the NFL community seem to be divided over the players union's new policy recommendation that would limit reporters from conducting player interviews in the locker rooms during the week. 

Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras, who serves as an NFLPA player rep, recently confirmed the new program that would encourage players to conduct interviews outside the locker room. 

Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras looks on prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sept. 23. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

He said Thursday that while the idea behind the change was first discussed following the COVID pandemic, recent incidents where players were caught "naked on camera" prompted the immediate call to action.

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"I think what brought it to light was a couple guys naked on camera this year. I know that’s happened a few times throughout the history of the league. But this will not affect game day, I don’t think. We’re gonna come up with a good solution to make the week as smooth as possible, get everyone the time they need and, again, protect the sanctity of the locker room," said Karras.

The NFLPA on Friday released a statement calling on the league to change its "outdated" media policy into one that fosters "a more respectful and safer workplace." 

"Over the past three years, the NFLPA has tried to work with the NFL and Pro Football Writers of America to move media interviews out of locker rooms. However, there has been little willingness to collaborate on a new solution," the statement read. 

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