Monthly Archives: May 2008

Summary of Proposals for Meaningful Changes to the NFL Disability System Under the Bert Bell /Pete Rozelle NFL Player Retirement Plan   The disability benefits which should be available to former professional football players, as well as the administrative process … Continue reading →

—A “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” Big Ticket Event— Tracy Lawrence, Tracy Byrd, Pat Green, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and More to Appear At Inaugural Event For The Benefit of Fourth And Goal and NFL Retirees NASHVILLE, TN (May … Continue reading →

Fourth and Goal, an advocacy group of retired NFL players for retired players, read with interest today’s decision by NFL owners to end their agreement with the NFLPA in 2011.  Retired players want to be a part of the solution. … Continue reading →

The NFLPA announced yesterday that 33 vested retired players and one non-vested former player have received free joint replacements since July 2007 – courtesy of the NFLPA.  Great news. However, this announcement also stated that a total of 87 former … Continue reading →

An article in yesterday’s Buffalo News (www.BuffaloNews.com) reported that the Bills have released tight end Kevin Everett so that he might apply for NFLPA disability benefits. The article noted that he may be eligible for “active football” benefits which pay … Continue reading →

The New York Times May 12, 2008 Sports of The Times By GEORGE VECSEY Lying in his hospital bed, Reggie Williams watched a flow of blood, four or five inches high, coming from his postsurgical knee. “A fountain!” Williams called … Continue reading →

Dear Alumni: The Miami Dolphins used the 1st pick in the NFL draft to sign Jake Long to a $57 Million Dollar Contract. Jake Long is represented by player agent Tom Condon. If Tom Condon gets the 3% standard player … Continue reading →

A news item yesterday on the NFLPA’s web-site, www.NFLPlayers.com touts previously announced improvements to the disability process, particularly the appointment of a Medical Director. “The medical director will consult with the two-person initial claims committee and, as needed, with the … Continue reading →

Here is what is happening with the class action suit: Parrish vs. NFLPA was originally one suit against the NFLPA’s Players Inc, however the Judge ordered us to re-organize it into three parts. Following the Judges’ road map our attorneys … Continue reading →