
A Who's Who of Players Reps
Find out which of your favorite players are union reps
Unions in sports have provided a valuable tool for the players. Since the major sports have organized, salaries have gone up and the leagues have invested more in things like safety. Like other union workplaces, players have stepped up to serve their teamates on the players associations executive boards and as team reps. Below is a list of all of the reps for the NFL, NBA and MLB.
NFL:
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) elects a President and 10 Vice Presidents, along with a player rep and three co-alternates per team.
President: JC Tretter, Center, Cleveland Browns
Vice Presidents:
Sam Acho, Outside Linebacker
Lorenzo Alexander, Linebacker, Retired
Calais Campbell, Defensive End, Baltimore Ravens
Malcolm Jenkins, Safety Philadelphia Eagles
Alex Mack, Center, Atlanta Falcons
Thomas Morstead, Punter, New Orleans Saints
Richard Sherman, Cornerback, San Francisco 49ers
Michael Thomas, Defensive Back, Houston Texans
Benjamin Watson, Tight End, Retired
Wesley Woodyard, Linebacker, Tennessee Titans
Arizona Cardinals |
Kelvin Beachum |
Corey Peters |
Justin Pugh |
Devon Kennard |
Atlanta Falcons |
Josh Harris |
Matt Bosher |
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Baltimore Ravens |
Ronnie Stanley |
Marlon Humphrey |
Calais Campbell |
Robert Griffin III |
Buffalo Bills |
Lee Smith |
Harrison Phillips |
Dion Dawkins |
Matt Barkley |
Carolina Panthers |
Greg Van Roten |
Shaquille Thompson |
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Chicago Bears |
Akiem Hicks |
Patrick O'Donnell |
Charles Leno Jr. |
Kyle Fuller |
Cincinnati Bengals |
Geno Atkins |
Josh Bynes |
Jessie Bates III |
Vonn Bell |
Cleveland Browns |
Charley Hughlett |
Larry Ogunjobi |
Joel Bitonio |
Myles Garrett |
Dallas Cowboys |
Byron Jones |
Joe Looney |
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Denver Broncos |
Brandon McManus |
Justin Simmons |
Jake Butt |
Malik Reed |
Detroit Lions |
Miles Killebrew |
Chase Daniel |
Mike Ford |
Nick Williams |
Green Bay Packers |
Aaron Rodgers |
Mason Crosby |
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Houston Texans |
Brennan Scarlett |
Greg Mancz |
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Indianapolis Colts |
Ryan Kelly |
Zaire Franklin |
Anthony Walker |
Sheldon Day |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
Chris Conley |
Abry Jones |
Josh Dobbs |
Tyler Shatley |
Kansas City Chiefs |
Dustin Colquitt |
Patrick Mahomes |
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Las Vegas Raiders |
Rodney Hudson |
Tahir Whitehead |
Karl Joseph |
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Los Angeles Chargers |
Isaac Rochell |
Austin Ekeler |
Drue Tranquill |
Hunter Henry |
Los Angeles Rams |
Jake McQuaide |
Johnny Hekker |
Micah Kiser |
Sebastian Joseph-Day |
Miami Dolphins |
Christian Wilkins |
Bryon Jones |
Ted Karras |
Bobby McCain |
Minnesota Vikings |
Adam Thielen |
Kirk Cousins |
Stephen Weatherly |
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New England Patriots |
Joe Thuney |
Brandon Copeland |
Joe Cardona |
James White |
New Orleans Saints |
Craig Robertson |
Demario Davis |
A.J. Klein |
Austin Carr |
New York Giants |
Dalvin Tomlinson |
Logan Ryan |
Julian Love |
Blake Martinez |
New York Jets |
Greg Van Roten |
George Fant |
Sam Darnold |
Thomas Hennessy |
Philadelphia Eagles |
Malcolm Jenkins |
Zach Ertz |
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Pittsburgh Steelers |
Ramon Foster |
Cameron Heyward |
Vince Williams |
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San Francisco 49ers |
Richard Sherman |
Ben Garland |
Soloman Thomas |
Laken Tomlinson |
Seattle Seahawks |
Tyler Lockett |
Tyler Ott |
Luke Willson |
Ugo Amadi |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Bradley Pinion |
Cameron Brate |
Ndamukong Suh |
Zach Triner |
Tennessee Titans |
Dennis Kelly |
Ben Jones |
Anthony Firkser |
Will Compton |
Washington Football Team |
Nick Sundberg |
Matt Ioannidis |
Dontrelle Inman |
Landon Collins |
NBA:
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) elects a President, 7 Vice Presidents, a Secretary-Treasurer, and each team gets a player representative and an alternate rep.
President: Chris Paul
First Vice President: Andre Iguodala
Secretary-Treasurer: Anthony Tolliver
Vice Presidents:
Bismack Biyombo
Malcolm Brogdon
Jaylen Brown
Kyrie Irving
C.J McCollum
Garrett Temple
Team |
Rep: |
Alternate: |
Atlanta Hawks |
John Collins |
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BOSTON CELTICS |
Grant Willliams |
Jaylen Brown |
BROOKLYN NETS |
Kyrie Irving |
DeAndre Jordan |
CHARLOTTE HORNETS |
Devonte Graham |
Dwayne Bacon |
CHICAGO BULLS |
Luke Kornet |
Ryan Arcidiacono |
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS |
Dylan Windler |
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DALLAS MAVERICKS |
Dwight Powell |
Maxi Kleber |
DENVER NUGGETS |
Monte Morris |
Mason Plumlee |
DETROIT PISTONS |
Langston Galloway |
Thon Maker |
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS |
Kevon Looney |
Eric Paschall |
HOUSTON ROCKETS |
PJ Tucker |
Rusell Westbrook |
INDIANA PACERS |
Goga Bitadze |
Myles Turner |
L.A. CLIPPERS |
Terance Mann |
Mfiondu Kabengele |
L.A. LAKERS |
Danny Green |
Jared Dudley |
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES |
Jaren Jackson Jr |
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MIAMI HEAT |
Meyers Leonard |
Duncan Robinson |
MILWAUKEE BUCKS |
Sterling Brown |
Thanasis Antetokounmpo |
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES |
Josh Okogie |
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NEW ORLEANS PELICANS |
Nicolo Melli |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker |
NEW YORK KNICKS |
Taj Gibson |
Damyean Dotson |
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER |
Terrance Ferguson |
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ORLANDO MAGIC |
Joanthan Isaac |
Aaron Gordon |
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS |
Tobias Harris |
Zhaire Smith |
PHOENIX SUNS |
Kelly Oubre |
Mikal Bridges |
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS |
Damian Lillard |
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SACRAMENTO KINGS |
Harrison Barnes |
De'Aaron Fox |
SAN ANTONIO SPURS |
Derrick White |
Lonnie Walker |
TORONTO RAPTORS |
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson |
Fred VanVleet |
UTAH JAZZ |
Donovan Mitchell |
Miye Oni |
WASHINGTON WIZARDS |
Bradley Beal |
Gary Payton II |
MLB:
The MLB Players Association (MLBPA) is governed by eight players who serve on the Executive Subcommittee. Two serve as Association Reps, two as Pension Reps, two as Association Alternates, and two as Pension Alternates.
Association Reps and Alternates:
Andrew Miller
Daniel Murphy
Max Scherzer
Elvis Andrus
Pension Reps and Alternates:
Cory Gearrin
Chris Iannetta
James Paxton
Collin McHugh
Additionally each team has player reps although the MLBPA does not make this list publicly available saying the list is constantly changing “due to trades, retirements, minor-league assignments and require new clubhouse elections fairly frequently.” However, MLB Trade Rumors did compile an unofficial partial list at the end of the 2019 season.
- Angels – Andrew Heaney
- Astros- unknown
- Athletics – Marcus Semien (link)
- Blue Jays- unknown
- Braves – Tyler Flowers
- Brewers – need to hold election; had been Chase Anderson
- Cardinals – Andrew Miller
- Cubs – Kris Bryant (link)
- Diamondbacks – Nick Ahmed (link)
- Dodgers – Justin Turner
- Giants – Brandon Crawford
- Indians – Francisco Lindor
- Mariners – Marco Gonzales
- Marlins – Miguel Rojas
- Mets – Michael Conforto (link)
- Nationals – Max Scherzer
- Orioles- unknown
- Padres- unknown
- Phillies – Rhys Hoskins
- Pirates – Jameson Taillon
- Rangers – Elvis Andrus
- Rays – need to hold election; had been Matt Duffy
- Red Sox – Matt Barnes
- Reds – Tucker Barnhart
- Rockies – Daniel Murphy
- Royals – had been Alex Gordon
- Tigers- unknown
- Twins- unknown
- White Sox- unknown
- Yankees – James Paxton