The NFL and NFLPA appear to have been very generous toward the retired players. It was announced that $120 million would be added to the retirement fund to inprove pensions and health benefits for the retired players. A special program to assist the players who suffer from dementia and Alzheimers was named the Number 88 Plan, after John Mackey whose wife Sylvia was instrumental in getting the NFL to address the issues.
NFL Pensions update
