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Are We Doing Something For the Norton Family?

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OriginalGatorHater said:
Are you 100% certain about that or just assuming?
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Found at mbksports.com:
“In addition to these programs, the current CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) also provides extensive injury protection and disability benefits. These benefits provide financial payouts and assistance to players who are rendered disabled by injuries suffered as a result of football-related and even non-football related activities while an NFL player.”
 
Unsider said:
Found at mbksports.com:
“In addition to these programs, the current CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) also provides extensive injury protection and disability benefits. These benefits provide financial payouts and assistance to players who are rendered disabled by injuries suffered as a result of football-related and even non-football related activities while an NFL player.”
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I just looked it up: for total disability as an active player, Norton is entitled to $165,000 per year by the NFL. Not sure for how many years that’s for, or if there’s a cap.
 
I would love to see him as a GA down the road if he chooses that path. I just hope he doesn’t get to down. His whole life is in front of him. I bet Stroud would be a great mentor considering what he’s overcome health wise.

If there is some way to help out his family please post. Great idea OP.

Go Canes!
 
I obviously appreciate the sentiment and goal here but I think we sometimes jump too fast to the GoFundMe route following every type of tragedy/tragic situation. I honestly don't think we have much of a role here right now as a fanbase beyond the reiteration of public support/love.

The Dolphins will have to step up in some capacity first and then hopefully the UM network in a supporting role. Once this kid heals physically I bet the mental/emotional needs are going to be more pressing than any immediate financial ones.
 
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Poptimus said:
I just looked it up: for total disability as an active player, Norton is entitled to $165,000 per year by the NFL. Not sure for how many years that’s for, or if there’s a cap.
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Is that for all players or just when players vest, similar to the pension?

Edit: best to vest.
 
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There’s nothing like the support of loved ones... and the love of those who support you.

Still a slow/tough psychological recovery.
 
Tad Footeball said:
I obviously appreciate the sentiment and goal here but I think we sometimes jump too fast to the GoFundMe route following every type of tragedy/tragic situation. I honestly don't think we have much of a role here right now as a fanbase beyond the reiteration of public support/love.

The Dolphins will have to step up in some capacity first and then hopefully the UM network in a supporting role. Once this kid heals physically I bet the mental/emotional needs are going to be more pressing than any immediate financial ones.
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We didn’t have to send money or anything like that but cards and support
 
Poptimus said:
I just looked it up: for total disability as an active player, Norton is entitled to $165,000 per year by the NFL. Not sure for how many years that’s for, or if there’s a cap.
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I’m sure someone here who has more knowledge about this, will post and clarify this. In all, I think there is some level of benefits that NFL players are entitled to, once drafted and on a team. Some info above is also correct regarding the team setting up some sort of a package for this particular case. Many teams have done that in the past.
 
Samson Doyo said:
I would love to see him as a GA down the road if he chooses that path. I just hope he doesn’t get to down. His whole life is in front of him. I bet Stroud would be a great mentor considering what he’s overcome health wise.

If there is some way to help out his family please post. Great idea OP.

Go Canes!
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He was in the Criminal Justice major while he was at UM, not sure if he finished, since he left early, but he could finish that up since as far as i know UM still gives "lifetime scholarships" to players and take a path in that.
 
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Tad Footeball said:
I obviously appreciate the sentiment and goal here but I think we sometimes jump too fast to the GoFundMe route following every type of tragedy/tragic situation. I honestly don't think we have much of a role here right now as a fanbase beyond the reiteration of public support/love.

The Dolphins will have to step up in some capacity first and then hopefully the UM network in a supporting role. Once this kid heals physically I bet the mental/emotional needs are going to be more pressing than any immediate financial ones.
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That's what I would be most worried about. The body can heal easily, the mind not so much.
 
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