NFL Player Injured at Out-of-State Practice Has Coverage Under Comp System

The Maryland Appellate Court ruled that a professional football player who was injured during an out-of-state practice three days after signing with the Washington Commanders was covered by Maryland’s workers’ compensation laws. Case: In the Matter of Brooks, No. 549, 07/15/2026, unpublished. Facts: Curtis Brooks played as a defensive tackle for the University of Cincinnati football team until 2021. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth of seven rounds of the 2022 National Football League draft. He moved to the Tennessee Titans in January 2023, but was cut from ...