NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The NFL Players Association filed a grievance against the Titans on behalf of Steve McNair, accusing the team of breaching the quarterback's contract when it barred him from working out at its facility.
McNair was told last Monday that he couldn't work out at the Titans' training property until his contract is reworked. If McNair got hurt during the offseason workouts, the Titans would be on the hook for all of his $23.46 million salary cap figure for 2006.
The NFLPA filed a grievance for breach of contract on McNair's behalf late Friday, general counsel Richard Berthelsen said.
"He has a contract and he wants to comply with that contract, especially that part that says he must remain in excellent physical condition and give the best of his ability to the club," Berthelsen said. "And they're trying to keep him from fulfilling that function for the sole reason they want him to renegotiate his contract so they have a better deal with him."
The Titans have 10 days to respond.
"We respect Steve's right to use a grievance mechanism set up by the CBA for handling player and club differences," team spokesman Robbie Bohren said. "We will study the grievance and respond in due course."