They still want money for treatment. Research money is really a PR move, nobody really thinks the NFL throwing money at research will suddenly fix concussions, but it looks good, helps assuage parents who might think of not letting jr play football. The retired players though want post concussion depression handled the same way as their knee injuries.
I understand. I’m thinking more about research into potential changes in equipment, and changes that are in a more preventative mode. You’re right though. Clearly they aren’t going to ‘fix’ concussions.