Originally posted by GTO Pete:
You would think that the contracts would include clauses regarding dangerous activity, weight issues, etc. but they are very rare. In fact, I can only think of one or two players who had those kinds of clauses in their contracts. 
Think of all the "dangerous" activities professional athletes participate in - hunting, motorcycles, fast cars, etc. If a team wants to impose a "no hunting" clause in their contract, I'm sure the player could go to one of 30 other teams willing to sign him without the clause.
And what does a "contract" really mean in professional sports these days anyways?  Call it what you will, but it's pretty much "at will" employment these days.
Football contracts are more likely to have these clauses. Since football contracts are not guaranteed they are front loaded with large signing bonuses(for stars) as a way to ensure a certain amount of money is earned on that contract. In return a player is expected to stay in shape mentally and physically and that you'll make smart decision in your personal live so as not to affect your professional life. The signing bonus is an investment by the team and incentive for the player, if the player is unable to perform do to an injury sustained outside of football don't be surprised if they ask for some money back. Ask Ricky Williams.
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