In which states are players entitled to workers' compensation?

Players are entitled to workers' compensation in the states in which they work. This includes any state where they perform their duties as part of their professional obligations, such as during games, practices, and other team-related activities. Workers' compensation laws vary by state, but generally, if a player is injured while performing work-related activities in a specific state, they can file for workers' compensation benefits in that state.

Choosing the state where the team headquarters is located does not universally apply since a player may be active in various locations. Similarly, while players may travel to multiple states during the season, entitlement to workers' compensation is tied to where the work occurs, not simply where they visit. Additionally, being drafted in a state does not inherently provide workers' compensation rights; it is the actual performance of work that dictates eligibility. Thus, the correct understanding aligns with working in the states where responsibilities are carried out, which is the basis for workers' compensation coverage.