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Former NFL players denied compensation for brain trauma
In a landmark 2015 settlement, the National Football League promised to compensate former players who developed dementia and other brain diseases tied to concussions. The NFL has since awarded $1.2 billion to more than 1,600 athletes. But The Washington Post found the league saved hundreds of millions of dollars by rejecting payouts. Will Hobson, who reported the story, joined Amna Nawaz for more.
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