(Reuters) - A potential $1 billion concussion settlement between the National Football League and retired players could be delayed after a former offensive lineman filed a notice of appeal on Wednesday in the landmark case.
Craig Heimburger, 38, who played 13 games with Buffalo and Green Bay before retiring in 2001, said he would appeal the settlement.
Even if the appeal is ultimately lost, payments to players suffering the effects of concussions would be delayed while the case is heard.
Christopher Seeger and Sol Weiss, co-lead counsels for the retired NFL player plaintiffs, said they were "extremely disappointed and perplexed" over the appeal.