Eric Smith
FILE - This combo of file photos, shows former 9 of the 10 retired NFL football players, who have accused the league of lies, bad faith and flagrant violations of federal law in denying disability benefits in a potential class action lawsuit filed Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Baltimore. The men say they left the game with lingering physical or cognitive injuries that make their daily lives difficult if not excruciating. They are, top row from left, Jay Alford, Daniel Loper, Willis McGahee, Mike McKenzie, Jamize, Olawale, bottom row from left, Alex Parsons, Eric Smith, Charles Sims and Joey Thomas. Lanze Zeno is not shown. (AP Photo/File)
Suit: NFL runs 'sham' disability program for injured players

By Maryclaire Dale Feb. 09, 2023 03:27 PM EST

FILE - New York Jets safety Eric Smith (33) watches from the sideline during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans on Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in Houston. Ten retired NFL players, including Smith, accused the league of lies, bad faith and flagrant violations of federal law in denying disability benefits in a potential class action lawsuit filed Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Baltimore. The men say they left the game with lingering physical or cognitive injuries that make their daily lives difficult if not excruciating. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Jets-Texans 8/15/2011

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Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
New York Jets at Houston Texans 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 01:13 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the Houston Texans during first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
Los Angeles Rams at Houston Texans 10/31/2021

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Seattle without four starters for game against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 12:15 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks will be down four starters for their game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney,...

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 42-20. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Von Miller’s 95-game starting streak over due to hurt knee

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 12:12 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Clowney inactive for Seattle against Eagles

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 12:34 PM EST

New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams (33) runs past New York Giants' Saquon Barkley (26) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Giants' Saquon Barkley held to 1 yard on 13 carries by Jets

By Tom Canavan Nov. 10, 2019 06:51 PM EST

Carolina Panthers' Kyle Allen throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
The Latest: Minkah's magic leads Steelers past Rams 17-12

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:08 PM EST

Cowboys LB Vander Esch out for Giants game

Nov. 04, 2019 07:22 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Dallas Cowboys starting linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is inactive for their game against the New York Giants. ...

49ers WR Marquise Goodwin sidelined after missing practice

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 12:22 PM EDT
San Francisco will be without receiver Marquise Goodwin against Carolina on Sunday after he missed two days of practice this week dealing with an undisclosed...

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky back in lineup against Saints

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2019 12:27 PM EDT
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is active against the New Orleans Saints after missing a game because of a left shoulder injury. Trubisky...

Giants missing 3 playmakers in matchup with Patriots

Oct. 10, 2019 07:22 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New York Giants will face the Patriots' top-ranked defense in their Thursday night matchup without three of their top playmakers. ...

CORRECTS STADIUM TO TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM INSTEAD OF WEMBLEY STADIUM - Fans waits to enter Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Chargers' Gordon expected to see 1st action of season

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 12:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey covers a Tennessee Titans player during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars have no idea what's next for disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey. If the past is any indication, it's sure to include something out of the ordinary.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Jalen Ramsey inactive for 1st time in career for Jaguars

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery, left, celebrates with Jason Kelce after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Panthers' Newton inactive against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 12:22 PM EDT

A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints DT Sheldon Rankins still out in game vs. Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, July 26, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins running backs Derrius Guice (29) and Adrian Peterson (26) run drills during the NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va. Adrian Peterson told Derrius Guice to grab some ice cubes and wrap them around his surgically repaired left knee. Guice chuckled a bit. “You're really old school,” Guice said. “We got all this Cryotherapy and stuff, and you're talking about bags of ice.” Old school, meet new school in the Redskins backfield headlined by a 34-year-old climbing the all-time rushing list and a 22-year-old itching to make his NFL debut 13 months after a torn ACL. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Adrian Peterson a healthy scratch in Skins' opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 12:16 PM EDT

New York Jets' Robby Anderson (11) stiff-arms New Orleans Saints' Marcus Williams (43) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Brees breezes for TD in only series, Saints top Jets 28-13

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 24, 2019 11:27 PM EDT