The NFL Players Association has reached a $26.25 million settlement with retired players who had successfully sued the union for cutting them out of lucrative marketing deals.
Hall of Fame cornerback Herb Adderley, who filed the suit, said Thursday that he’s “elated that this thing is coming to a close.”
NFLPA official George Atallah confirmed the settlement, which ends an appeal filed by the union in the case.
The settlement amount is close to the $28.1 million the NFLPA was ordered to pay after a federal jury ruled in favor of the players in November. The jury determined the union failed to include retired NFL players in deals with Electronic Arts Inc., the maker of the “Madden NFL” video game, and other companies.
Cardinals re-sign Wilson
PHOENIX — Arizona signed two-time Pro Bowl safety Adrian Wilson to a new five-year, $39 million contract, with $18.5 million guaranteed.
Wilson has 18 career interceptions and 18 1/2 sacks. Only eight players in NFL history have at least 20 interceptions and 20 sacks.
Footnotes.
Browns coach Eric Mangini says he will not decide on Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson as Cleveland’s starting quarterback until late in the preseason.
• The Jaguars signed veteran safety Marlon McCree, who started eight games for the Broncos last season.
• The Patriots signed running back Patrick Pass, who won three Super Bowls with the team from 2000-2006.
• Left tackle Joe Staley has agreed to a six-year contract extension with the 49ers.
The Associated Press
