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Update on Former Bengal Reggie Williams
May 28, 2009 by
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The Cincinnati Enquirer recently updated the health condition of former Bengals’ linebacker Reggie Williams. Seven months ago Williams was fighting to save his right leg that had been ravaged by football injuries and infection. Doctors feared that an extensive bone infection...
New NFLPA Executive Director: “Union Has a Fiduciary Duty to Retired Players”
April 24, 2009 by
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Newly elected NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith spoke with reporters in New York today and said the union has a fiduciary duty to retired players, which is in stark contrast to comments from his predecessor Gene Upshaw, who famously said he only represented active players while...
Video of Annual NFLPA Super Bowl Week Press Conference
March 20, 2009 by
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The NFLPA held their annual press conference on January 30, 2009, in conjunction with the Super Bowl festivities in Tampa.
NFLPA Files Notice of Appeal in Retired Players Group Licensing Lawsuit
March 20, 2009 by
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As expected, the NFLPA has filed a notice of appeal regarding the recent award of $28.1 million to retired players.
Who Does the NFLPA Represent?
March 20, 2009 by
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ESPN’s Outside the Lines recently ran a story about the Houston Texans violating the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement by conducting “contact” drills during the offseason.
The NFL Players Association Fifty Years Ago
March 20, 2009 by
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The blog of former Oakland Raider Dave Pear recently published the minutes of an NFL Players Association meeting from January 24, 1958.
Another Executive Director Candidate Emerges
March 20, 2009 by
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The National Football Post reports attorney David Cornwell, who was once eliminated as a candidate for the NFLPA Executive Director position, is now back in the race.
Is the NFLPA Retired Players Department Relevant?
March 20, 2009 by
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The current state of the NFLPA Retired Players Department has left many retirees looking for representation elsewhere.
NFL Retired Players’ Class Action Appeal Could Take Years to Resolve
March 20, 2009 by
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Dan Kaplan of the SportsBusiness Journal reports that the appeal of the retired players $28.1 million dollar verdict against the NFLPA could take years to resolve.
Former Player Examines How NFL Player Reps Are Elected
March 20, 2009 by
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Former player Ross Tucker, who played six years in the NFL, is now a writer for SportsIllustrated.com.
Player Reps Should Initiate New Search Process This Weekend
March 20, 2009 by
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This weekend the NFLPA’s Board of Player Representatives will hold their annual meeting in Maui.
NFLPA Elects New Executive Director
March 20, 2009 by
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The NFLPA has elected a new executive director.
Congressional Report Identifies Serious Health Concerns Not Addressed by NFL and Players Union
April 20, 2008 by
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Congressional
Report Identifies Serious Health Concerns
Not Addressed by NFL and Players Union
House Judiciary Committee to
Hold Further Hearings;
Examine Possible
Legislative Remedy
(Washington, DC)-
House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Commercial and...
Congressional Report Identifies Serious Health Concerns Not Addressed by NFL and Players Union
April 17, 2008 by
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Congressional
Report Identifies Serious Health Concerns
Not Addressed by NFL and Players Union
House Judiciary Committee to
Hold Further Hearings;
Examine Possible
Legislative Remedy
(Washington, DC)-
House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Commercial and...
Congressional Report Identifies Serious Health Concerns Not Addressed by NFL and Players Union
April 11, 2008 by
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Congressional
Report Identifies Serious Health Concerns
Not Addressed by NFL and Players Union
House Judiciary Committee to
Hold Further Hearings;
Examine Possible
Legislative Remedy
(Washington, DC)-
House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Commercial and...
Congressional Report Identifies Serious Health Concerns Not Addressed by NFL and Players Union
April 09, 2008 by
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Congressional
Report Identifies Serious Health Concerns
Not Addressed by NFL and Players Union
House Judiciary Committee to
Hold Further Hearings;
Examine Possible
Legislative Remedy
(Washington, DC)-
House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Commercial and...
Baltimore Ravens NFLPA Player Representative Says Union "Must Begin to Prepare for a Change in Leadership Immediately"
April 09, 2008 by
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Ravens kicker Matt Stover wants to put a plan in motion to find a new Executive Director for the NFLPA. Players have little influence on the decisions made by the union. There were no active players involved with the 2006 CBA negotiations. Read more at www.retiredplayers.org.
NFL and NFLPA Announce Expanded Disability Benefits Program for Retired Players
March 04, 2008 by
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The National Football League and National Football League Players Association announced an "expanded disability benefits program" through a press release on February 29, 2008. A copy of the release may be viewed by clicking HERE. The changes to the disability plan were...
Attorney Questions Integrity of Testimony Given By NFL Commissioner
February 26, 2008 by
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RetiredPlayers.Org recently received the following message via email:Gentlemen,As
you are aware, the NFL management council and NFLPA announced last June â€" just
before the Congressional hearing that the Bell/Rozelle Plan agreed to adopt
"Social Security disability standards...
Compensation for Retired Players is NFL's Biggest Challenge
February 19, 2008 by
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In the third annual SportsBusiness Journal/SportsBusiness Daily Reader Survey, readers voted compensation for retired players as the biggest challenge facing the National Football League in the coming year. Twenty-three and a half percent of the readers participating in the survey felt retired ...
What Percentage of Retired Players Receive NFL Disability Benefits?
February 12, 2008 by
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An earlier post addressed the number of retired NFL players eligible to apply for NFL disability benefits, we now move on to address the number of retired NFL players actually receiving NFL disability benefits. The Honorable Linda Sanchez is the Chairwoman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on...
Turley to Donate Game Check
February 11, 2008 by
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Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Kyle Turley has announced he will donate his entire game check from the Chiefs - Lions game on December 23, 2007 to the Gridiron Greats. The pre-tax amount of Turley's game check is roughly $42,000. Gridiron Greats is a non-profit organization which pr...
Marshall Victorious Against NFL Disability Plan in Fourth Circuit Court
February 10, 2008 by
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On January 14, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit awarded former NFL linebacker Wilber Marshall approximately $72,000 in disability benefits, plus attorney fees and court costs. Marshall filed suit against the Bert Bell/Pete Rozelle NFL Player Retirement Plan after ...
Senate Hearing
February 10, 2008 by
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On September 18, 2007, the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation held an oversight hearing on the National Football League retirement system. Witnesses included Hall of Famer Mike Ditka, sports broadcaster and former Dallas Cowboy Daryl Johnston...
NFL MVP and Two Pro Bowl Players Support Turley on Retired Players' Issues
January 25, 2008 by
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Current Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Kyle Turley was a guest on The Jim Rome Show today, December 4, 2007. Turley spoke about his participation in "Gridiron Guardian Sunday", when he will donate his entire game check from the December 23, 2007, Chiefs - Lions game...
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