Any former National Football League players seeking benefits from the league's $1 billion settlement fund must register by Aug. 7, lawyers announced Friday.
Thus far, more than 18,400 former NFL players and associated claimants out of approximately 21,000 class members have registered for the NFL settlement ahead of the deadline. All class members have to register by the Aug. 7 deadline to be eligible for benefits, including the baseline assessment or cash award.
This response from former NFL players is tremendous, but we want to make sure all class members register even those who may feel healthy today so they can be eligible for the benefits they fought for and deserve, Christopher Seeger, co-lead class counsel for the retired NFL players, said in a statement Friday.
Class members are encouraged to register at the settlement s website (http://www.nflconcussionsettlement.com) or by calling 1-855-887-3485.