After twice rejecting the settlement between the NFL and the former players that brought concussion lawsuits against the league, the settlement package was approved Wednesday.
Maryclaire Dale of The Associated Press reported the details of the approval:
Senior U.S. District Judge Anita Brody approved the deal after twice sending it back to lawyers over concerns the fund might run out. The negotiators did not increase the original $765 million plan, but agreed to remove that number as the cap.
The deal means the NFL may never have to disclose what it knew when about the risks and treatment of concussions.