Media members continue to weigh in on NFL injury settlement

Published: Aug 30, 2013 at 06:18 AM

Senior U.S. District Judge Anita Brody on Thursday outlined a proposed $765 million settlement between the NFL and more than 4,500 former players regarding concussion-related lawsuits. Reaction continues to come in from respected media members around the country:

The Dallas Morning News' Rick Gosselin said the settlement was a win for both sides.

The San Francisco Chronicle's Bruce Jenkins said it was a win for the NFL.

The Los Angeles Times' Bill Dwyre said the NFL dodged a bullet.

Christine Brennan of USA Today asked if anyone really won in the settlement.

And The MMQB.com's Jenny Vrentas said now it is time for the NFL's culture to change.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor

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