Former Cardinals Players Sue Team for Alleged Brain Injuries

Four former football players have filed a lawsuit against the Arizona Cardinals in Missouri state court for alleged brain injuries they suffered during their careers, back when the Cardinals called St. Louis home.The Dec. 31 filing on behalf of Roy Green, J.T. Smith, Derek Kennard and Edward Scott slipped them through a unique loophole in Missouri law that allows the players to avoid workers' compensation exclusive remedy before it closed on Jan. 1. Five former Kansas City Chiefs defense players have also seized the opportunity to sue their former team. They filed suit in early Decemb...