A fullback on the Denver Broncos’ 1997 and 1998 Super Bowl winning teams encountered a setback in his lawsuit seeking benefits from the NFL disability plan, when a federal magistrate judge sided with the plan in a nonbinding recommendation.
Detron Smith, who also played for the Indianapolis Colts during his eight-season career, says he’s unable to work due to chronic pain and cognitive issues stemming from his repeated on-the-field injuries. Smith, who seeks nearly $400,000 in past-due benefits and monthly benefits of $7,750 going forward, says the plan improperly terminated his “total and permanent” disability benefits in 2016 even though ...
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