In recent years, we have seen many situations where former NFL players are suing the league due to lingering brain injuries after their retirement. There is an ongoing case where more than 4,500 retired NFL players are suing the league, claiming that they were denied information regarding the severity of head/brain injuries they experienced during their professional career. The two sides are working on a settlement, where the league would pay the former players who are currently suffering from conditions such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease; however, there are several players who feel that cash is not enough to "call it even". Many professional football players experience some form of traumatic brain injury after they retire, but are unaware of it due to lack of knowledge and
Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/23/sports/football/nfl-concussion-settlement-divides-former-players.html?_r=0
Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/23/sports/football/nfl-concussion-settlement-divides-former-players.html?_r=0