Kevin Everett waived, free to pursue disability pay
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Bills’ Everett Waived, Seeks Out Disability Dough
Published 5/14/2008 by PUNTE at SPORTSbyBROOKS
... That’s not quite as bad as it sounds. From ESPN.COM news services: Now that he has been officially waived, Everett may apply for a long-term disability payment of $224,000 per year over the life span of his injury, according to THE BUFFALO NEWS, which first reported the roster move. An injured player is not eligible for that benefit while still on a team’s active roster. Since Everett was on the roster the entire year, he’s also now eligible for a monthly pension. He is also eligible for a one-time $75,000 payment from a separate players’ health plan. While it seems somewhat ...
Thurman, Henry give Bengals dubious duo
Published 5/19/2008 at ESPN.com - NFL Nation - Blog
... a career-ending neck injury while attempting to make a tackle during the 2007 season opener. The Bills' decision to release him last week allows Everett to pursue medical benefits. ...