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250 More Former Players Join Drug Abuse Lawsuit Against NFL

Former NFL star Marcellus Wiley added his name to a lawsuit accusing America’s most popular pro sports league of illegally dispensing powerful narcotics and other drugs to keep players on the field without regard for their long-term health. “The first …

Ex-Players’ Injury Suit Alleges NFL ‘Culture of Drug Abuse’

Retired players including ex-Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon accused the National Football League of using painkillers to mask injuries in a “culture of drug misuse,” expanding litigation over the damage former athletes suffered during their playing days. While thousands of …