NFL Concussion Lawsuit Settlements

Former Players Appealing NFL Settlement Because it Excludes CTE

A recent article in U.S. News & World Report stated that some former NFL players are asking a federal appeals court to reject the NFL’s concussion settlement agreement because the deal does not include payments to players who suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Former players appealing the settlement argue that it only compensates a few neurological conditions and not the depression and mood disorders that have been linked to CTE. Lawyers for these players are hoping to unearth more evidence regarding what the NFL knew about CTE and when. A ruling is expected on the appeal in early 2016.

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“Concussion” Movie Set to Open Christmas Day

In “Concussion,” actor Will Smith plays the role of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the doctor who first linked the brain disease CTE to repeated head traumas like those suffered on every play by NFL players.

Will Smith Talks NFL and “Concussion” Movie

During a recent interview, actor Will Smith Spoke about his role as Dr. Bennet Omalu

Frontline reveals the hidden story of the NFL and brain injuries

Frontline produced a two-hour documentary which details how the NFL head trauma issue was first brought to light by Dr. Bennet Omalu during his autopsy of former NFL player Mike Webster.

League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis

Frontline has done an excellent job documenting the NFL concussion problem. In its series “League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis”, reporters spoke to former players, families of former players, activists, and the doctors who are doing the research into CTE and its effect on former NFL players.

Study Finds CTE in 96 Percent of Deceased NFL Players Examined

A recent article on msn.com reported that CTE may be a bigger problem for ex-NFL players than originally thought.

Sony Alters “Concussion” Film to Avoid Antagonizing NFL

A recent article in the New York Times reported that in emails recovered by hackers, Sony executives and representatives for Will Smith, the star of the movie, discussed how to avoid upsetting the NFL by altering the storyline of the film.

Appeals delay payout of NFL concussion settlement

Out of the thousands of former NFL players involved in the concussion lawsuit, about 90 have chosen to appeal a federal judge’s approval of a settlement agreement which would pay ex-NFL players millions of dollars for injuries related to concussions they received during their playing days.