Retired players accuse NFL of running a ‘sham’ disability program

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Ten retired NFL players, including Willis McGahee, accused the league of lies, bad faith and flagrant violations of federal law in denying disability benefits in a potential class action lawsuit.Ten retired NFL players are accusing the league of lies, bad faith and flagrant violations of federal law in denying disability benefits in a potential class-action lawsuit filed Thursday in Baltimore.

The men said they left the game with lingering physical or cognitive injuries that make their daily lives difficult if not excruciating. They also said they are not alone.

“They’re a small fraction of the players who have been wronged by the NFL’s disability plan. These former players…