NFL, Players Agree To End 'Race-Norming' In $1B Settlement
The revised testing plan follows public outrage over using "race-norming," which came to light after two former players filed a civil rights lawsuit.
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The revised testing plan follows public outrage over using "race-norming," which came to light after two former players filed a civil rights lawsuit.
The NFL is set to propose changes to the $1 billion concussion settlement this week after an outcry over test score adjustments known as "race-norming,''
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The NFL and lawyers for thousands of retired NFL players have reached an agreement to end race-based adjustments in dementia testing
The league accepted changes after an outcry over test score adjustments known as "race-norming," which make it harder for retired Black players to win dementia awards.
The new testing formula, developed during months of closed-door negotiations with players' lawyers, will remain secret until a federal judge reviews it.