Zeke Motta featured in Monday's NYT on discussion of
by zahm82 (2023-01-31 01:33:00)
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what happens to NFL rookies and young players such as Damar Hamlin who are not covered by NFL medical benefits

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/29/sports/football/nfl-contracts-injuries-young-players.html?smid=em-share

Young players aren’t covered in the NFLPA? *
by Cards86  (2023-01-31 18:46:39)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

yes, but they aren't vested in pension
by jt  (2023-01-31 22:17:48)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

nor are they eligible for post career health care. Have to be on a roster for 3 years.
That is awful. Why would the union sign such an agreement? *
by Cards86  (2023-02-01 07:10:51)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Because it was better than the previous agreement
by weirdo0521  (2023-02-01 09:33:40)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Also, rarely do current players vote for anything that helps current veterans or their own future.