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‘They use you up’: Hall of Famer Dorsett suing NFL
By NANCY ARMOUR, HOWARD FENDRICH and MARTHA IRVINE, Associated Press Thursday, February 2, 2012 In this image take from video shot on Wednesday, Jan. 25,… In this image take from video shot on Wednesday, Jan. 25,… FILE – In this … Continue reading
The Voice – Special Edition
Here’s a special edition of The Voice, featuring profiles of John Unitas, Elvin Bethea, Conrad Dobler and Dwight Harrison. Published by Hausfeld LLP & Zelle Hofmann for retired NFL players. Continue reading
NFL players question alumni group
Fox Sports, by A.J. Perez and Alex MarvezJanuary 26, 2011 Jimmie Giles is a physical shell of the strapping tight end who reached four Pro Bowls in 13 NFL seasons. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneer standout’s back problems are so … Continue reading
Has the NFL forgotten what they said about helping retired players?
I hope that Commissioner Goodell just had a “senior” moment and simply forgot to mention retired players in his comments to the fans.
I think the older generation of fans understand what we are fighting for. Many of them would be very disappointed if the League suddenly changed their stance on the issue of sharing the rookie savings to help the pioneer players of the NFL.
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Tagged bruce laird, george martin, Jerry Richardson, joe delamielleure, Mike Ditka, national football league, nfl, roger goodell
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NFL rookie symposium back on; NFLPA to host in Washington D.C.
By Jim Trotter, Sports Illustrated.com May 31, 2011 The Rookie Symposium lives — sort of. Eight days after the NFL announced it was canceling its 2011 workshop for incoming draft choices because of issues associated with the lockout, the Players … Continue reading
Eller a welcome voice in labor negotiations
By Patrick Donnelly Fox Sports North May 27, 2011 MINNEAPOLIS — The schism between NFL players and owners appears, at times, beyond repair. But a third party with ties to both sides is quietly making progress behind the scenes to bridge … Continue reading
Retired NFL players press release: It’s time for the League to listen
The League has said that everyone needs to “focus on negotiations” because “there is a deal to be made.” We agree. The retirees therefore unanimously agreed to submit to the League a detailed framework for changes in retiree pensions, medical coverage and benefits, and disability programs. The framework will also include a component of medical monitoring for retirees that is designed to detect or prevent illness or disease at its earliest stages and provide for timely treatment.
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Tagged Carl Eller, demaurice smith, national football league, nfl, nflpa, Susan Richard Nelson
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Retired NFL player images: For sale to the highest bidder!
Retired NFL players have been goodwill ambassadors for the NFL for 91 years. Isn’t it time they recognized that and started compensating us for our contribution to the greatest show on earth?
One last thing: You only have two days left to bid on the Jeff Nixon/Cliff Branch picture on eBay! My recommendation: Save your money and give it to homeless person – it might just be a former NFL player.
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Update on Antitrust Lawsuit
Tuesday May, 16, 2011 The NFL had sought a stay from the court of appeals with respect to Judge Nelson’s injunction against the lockout. Several weeks ago, the Eighth Circuit had granted a temporary stay until it could rule on … Continue reading
NFLPA needs to exercise some restraint in its rhetoric
Posted by Mike Florio on May 14, 2011 As we’ve said time and again, and as we’ll continue to say as long as we think we need to, we haven’t taken sides in the labor dispute because we think each … Continue reading
