The Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee is holding a hearing focusing on the current compensation system for retirees with claims of advanced injuries that became symptomatic after retiring from the NFL.
Witnesses will include: Daryl Johnston - former NFL Player, Dallas Cowboys; Brent Boyd - former NFL Player, Minnesota Vikings; Bill Bain - former NFL Player, Los Angeles Rams; Garrett Webster - son of NFL Player Mike Webster, Pittsburgh Steelers; Dave Duerson - Trustee for the Burt Bell/Pete Rozelle Retirement Plan and former NFL Player, Chicago Bears; Gene Upshaw - Executive Director National Football League Players Association; Roger Goodell – Commissioner, National Football League; Mike Ditka - NFL Hall of Fame Player and former Head Coach, Chicago Bears; Gale Sayers- NFL Hall of Fame Player, Chicago Bears.