A Post review of confidential medical and legal records, provided by the families of three former players, underscores how “race-norming” put Black players seeking settlement payouts from the NFL at a disadvantage, saving the league millions. wapo.st/3uvqVYy
“Race-norming” is a controversial practice in neuropsychology in which Black patients’ cognitive test scores are curved differently than White patients’ scores. wapo.st/3uvqVYy
The NFL and lawyers for former players blame the controversial practice on doctors.
But both sides negotiated a settlement that guaranteed race would affect payouts — and defended the practice long after concerns were raised. wapo.st/3AbPnzd
But both sides negotiated a settlement that guaranteed race would affect payouts — and defended the practice long after concerns were raised. wapo.st/3AbPnzd
The NFL publicly pledged to remove race-norming.
But the league and its lawyers have continued to defend the practice in public statements and court filings. They asserted that race-norming did not make it harder for Black players to qualify for payouts. wapo.st/3uvqVYy
But the league and its lawyers have continued to defend the practice in public statements and court filings. They asserted that race-norming did not make it harder for Black players to qualify for payouts. wapo.st/3uvqVYy
Race-norming prevented former Pittsburgh Steeler Carlton Haselrig from qualifying for NFL-funded medical care and, potentially, a seven-figure payment. He died suddenly last year at 54.
His wife, Michelle, spoke about the practice and her experience. wapo.st/3uvqVYy
His wife, Michelle, spoke about the practice and her experience. wapo.st/3uvqVYy
Black players typically comprise 50 to 70 percent of the league in any given year, according to surveys and news reports.
More than 1,000 former players have filed dementia claims that were later denied, court records show. wapo.st/3uvqVYy
More than 1,000 former players have filed dementia claims that were later denied, court records show. wapo.st/3uvqVYy
Haselrig is among nearly 5,000 former NFL players who have been evaluated by doctors in a network established by last year's landmark concussion settlement — funded by the NFL — and walked away without a diagnosis. wapo.st/3uvqVYy
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