There are a number of factors that will affect the settlement amount allotted to an individual plaintiff. Each settlement size will depend upon the retired players:
- Specific Qualifying Diagnosis
- Age at the time of diagnosis
- Number of seasons played in the NFL, the AFL, the World League of American Football, NFL Europe, or NFL Europa
- Diagnosis of a prior stroke or traumatic brain injury, and
- Participation in a baseline assessment exam.
In addition, the amount of money each plaintiff receives may also depend on any:
- Legally enforceable liens on the award,
- Retainer agreements with an attorney, and
- Further assessments ordered by the Court
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Reduction Factors
Additionally, retired players will only be eligible for the maximum amounts listed above if they have played at least five “Eligible Seasons.” A retired player earns an eligible season for:
- Each season where he was on an NFL or AFL Member Club’s “Active List” for either three or more regular season or postseason games, or
- Where he was on an Active List for one or more regular or postseason games and then spent two regular or postseason games on an injured reserve list or inactive list due to a concussion or head injury
A retired player earns one-half of an Eligible Season for:
- Each season where he was on an NFL or AFL Member Club’s practice, developmental or taxi squad for at least eight games, but did not otherwise earn an Eligible Season, or
- Where he was in a World League of American Football, NFL Europe League, or NFL Europa League teams active roster for three or more regular or postseason games, or
- Where he was in a World League of American Football, NFL Europe League, or NFL Europa League team’s active roster for one or more regular or postseason games and then spent at least two regular or postseason games on the World League of American Football, NFL Europe League, or NFL Europa League injured reserve list or team inactive list due to a concussion or head injury.
