More than 100 former players object to settlement of class action against NFL disability plan

The settlement of any class action includes an opportunity for the members of the class to object to the proposed deal. When it comes to the proposed settlement of the class action brought in 2023 against the NFL’s disability plan, more than 100 former players have objected.

Via the Washington Post, the case arising from the league’s use of “race-norming” has prompted the group of players (including Mike Vick, Willis McGahee, and Ricky Williams) to argue that the settlement could cost them millions in benefits.

Said former NFL defensive end Vaughn Booker in his objection to the settlement: “It’s like the defendants and counsel think non-white players are...