When I think of the career of a professional athlete, I automatically think, "Wow! They are financially set for life!" However, according to recent news reports like the NewsRoom Jersey, former players are saying that this is not always true. Players who retire early due to a career ending injury, are not always prepared to live life without an NFL salary. That is why former players are fighting to get better post-career benefits for themselves and retirees to come.
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