NFLPA Statement on Ballard v. NFLPA

NFLPA STATEMENT ON BALLARD V. NFLPA

"A lawsuit has been filed by two former N.F.L. players, Christian Ballard and Gregory Westbrooks, in U.S. District Court in Missouri against the NFLPA and several former NFLPA Presidents, namely Trace Armstrong, Troy Vincent and Kevin Mawae.

It erroneously alleges that the NFLPA knowingly and fraudulently concealed from players the risks of head injuries players faced by playing in NFL games and practices over the last several decades. This lawsuit has no merit and we will defend our union and our past Presidents.

The NFLPA has made the health and safety of its members a priority and the advancements in professional football on concussion education, prevention and treatment are a result of our efforts."

-- NFLPA Statement

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