A U.S. judge on Monday refused to accept a proposed settlement between the National Football League and thousands of retired players over concussions, saying some changes were needed before she would approve it. Ruling one day after the Super Bowl, U.S. District Judge Anita Brody in Philadelphia said the accord should expand payment eligibility for some players and families. The NFL had agreed to pay $4 million each to families of former players who died from CTE before July 7, but nothing to those diagnosed afterward. Brody also said the settlement should provide for some credit for play in the World League of American Football, the NFL Europe League, and the NFL Europa League, and allow for testing of more players "regardless of funding limitations" in the agreement.
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