The Facts:
In a dramatic development staving off what could have been years of costly litigation, the NFL has settled lawsuits brought by thousands of former players over brain injuries suffered on the field. Former United States District Judge Layn Phillips, the court-appointed mediator, announced that the NFL and NFL Properties will contribute $765 million to provide medical benefits and injury compensation for retired NFL players, fund medical and safety research, and cover litigation expenses. “This is a historic agreement, one that will make sure that former NFL players who need and deserve compensation will receive it, and that will promote safety for players at all levels of football,” Judge Phillips said in a statement.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As PFT's Michael David Smith suggests, $765 million is an enormous sum of money, but it’s also a sum of money that the NFL, which rakes in billions each year, can afford. Some of the most dire predictions said concussion litigation could bankrupt the league, but this is a settlement that the NFL can handle. Smith added: "The biggest question going forward may be whether the NFL can make changes to the game to keep players safe from brain injuries in the future." We would suggest an additional question: Will that game be as exciting the one that has made the NFL the most popular sport in the country?
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