PBS NewsHour

NFL, Ex-Players Reach $765 Million Settlement On Head Trauma

Clip: 08/29/2013 | 7m 54s

The National Football League struck a $765 million settlement with retired players over brain-related diseases. The settlement will go towards compensation for the injured and research. Margaret Warner talks with Mark Fainaru-Wada of ESPN about what the agreement means for pro-athletes and the sport.

Aired: 08/29/13

Rating: NR

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