JC Tretter is a former NFL center who played college football at Cornell before being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2013. Most notably, he served as the president of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) from 2020 to 2024, and now holds the title of Executive Director. His leadership role within the NFLPA highlights his involvement in advocating for player rights and well-being.
February 12, 1991: JC Tretter Born
On February 12, 1991, Joseph Carl "JC" Tretter Jr. was born. He later became a professional football player.
2009: Tretter began playing for Cornell
In 2009, Tretter began playing football for the Cornell Big Red team at Cornell University.
2011: Improved pass protection
In 2011, Tretter was credited with the significantly improved pass protection given to Cornell's quarterback.
2012: All-Ivy League selection
In 2012, JC Tretter was a unanimous first-team All-Ivy League selection following his senior season.
May 10, 2013: Signed with Green Bay Packers
On May 10, 2013, JC Tretter signed a four-year contract with the Green Bay Packers for $2.57 million.
August 27, 2013: Placed on reserve
On August 27, 2013, JC Tretter was placed on reserve/physically unable to perform.
December 10, 2013: Activated from list
On December 10, 2013, JC Tretter was activated from the physically unable to perform list.
2013: Drafted by Green Bay Packers
In 2013, JC Tretter was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round as the 122nd overall pick.
September 3, 2014: Placed on injured reserve
On September 3, 2014, JC Tretter was placed on injured reserve – designated for return.
November 3, 2014: Activated from injured reserve
On November 3, 2014, JC Tretter was activated from injured reserve.
2016: Started seven games for Packers
In 2016, JC Tretter started seven games for the Green Bay Packers before being sidelined with a knee injury in Week 7.
January 17, 2017: Knee surgery
On January 17, 2017, JC Tretter underwent surgery for a knee injury.
January 21, 2017: Placed on injured reserve
On January 21, 2017, JC Tretter was placed on injured reserve.
March 9, 2017: Signed with Cleveland Browns
On March 9, 2017, JC Tretter signed a three-year contract with the Cleveland Browns for $16.75 million.
November 7, 2019: Signed contract extension with the Browns
On November 7, 2019, JC Tretter signed a three-year contract extension with the Cleveland Browns, valued at $32.5 million.
February 2020: Married Anna Tretter
In February 2020, JC Tretter married Anna Tretter.
March 10, 2020: Elected President of NFLPA
On March 10, 2020, JC Tretter was elected President of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).
2020: Elected President of the NFLPA
In 2020, JC Tretter became the president of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).
2020: Named co-chair of NFLPA's COVID committee
In 2020, JC Tretter was named co-chair of the NFLPA's COVID committee, where he negotiated health and safety protocols.
March 15, 2022: Released by the Browns
On March 15, 2022, JC Tretter was released by the Cleveland Browns.
March 2022: Re-elected as NFLPA president
In March 2022, JC Tretter was re-elected for a second term as NFLPA president.
August 25, 2022: Announced retirement from NFL
On August 25, 2022, JC Tretter announced his retirement from the NFL.
2024: Ineligible for re-election
In 2024, JC Tretter was ineligible for re-election as NFLPA president due to his retirement as a player.
2024: Term as NFLPA president ends
In 2024, JC Tretter's term as president of the NFLPA ended.
2030: Collective bargaining agreement
In 2030, The 2020-2030 collective bargaining agreement surrounding negotiations will end.
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