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September 18, 2007

Streaming video of today's Senate hearing on injured players

Click here to watch today's Senate committee hearing on the NFL's compensation system for former players.

The Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee is holding a hearing focusing on the current compensation system for retirees with claims of advanced injuries that became symptomatic after retiring from the NFL.

Witnesses will include: Daryl Johnston - former NFL Player, Dallas Cowboys; Brent Boyd - former NFL Player, Minnesota Vikings; Bill Bain - former NFL Player, Los Angeles Rams; Garrett Webster - son of NFL Player Mike Webster, Pittsburgh Steelers; Dave Duerson - Trustee for the Burt Bell/Pete Rozelle Retirement Plan and former NFL Player, Chicago Bears; Gene Upshaw - Executive Director National Football League Players Association; Roger Goodell – Commissioner, National Football League; Mike Ditka - NFL Hall of Fame Player and former Head Coach, Chicago Bears; Gale Sayers- NFL Hall of Fame Player, Chicago Bears.

Posted by Mike McDermott  at 10:16 AM | Permalink