No... you don't know, nor do I.. but those players, their agents and lawyers do.
They are doing a job and if they get hurt at that job its the employers responsibility.
And they receive appropriate treatment for injuries pertaining to the job. Not sure how that's the problem here.
The medical care they receive from the team is primarily focused on keeping the on the field, not their overall health.
What law stipulates the NFL or the team is required to provide long-term care, when language doesn't exist in the contract? Apparently none.
“What law stipulates the NFL or the team is required to provide long-term care, when language doesn’t exist in the contract? Apparently none.”
Workers Comp law, the same one that covers you at work. In Florida its chapter 440. Heck I own the company and had an incredibly difficult time not having to pay for myself. The only people exempt are officers of the company and only if they file the proper paperwork.