Aaron Patrick
Ex-Broncos LB Settles With NFL
… Over ACL Tear
Revealed
A former Denver Broncos particular groups participant has reached a settlement with the NFL … after suing the league for its function in a season-ending knee damage he suffered throughout a sport in 2022.
TMZ Sports activities broke the story — Aaron Patrick tore his ACL in extra time of the Broncos and L.A. Chargers’ “Monday Night Football” contest at SoFi Stadium after stepping on a mat with a purpose to keep away from colliding with an NFL official positioned on the sidelines.
The mat was positioned on the turf to cowl cords and cables for the league’s immediate replay displays … however Patrick claimed his foot received caught in it, inflicting his knee to bend awkwardly.
The 28-year-old pointed the finger on the NFL, L.A. Chargers, ESPN and even the mat firm after the incident … claiming his ailment may have been averted.
He sued for unspecified damages, together with misplaced bonuses and future incomes potential … and earlier this week, a conditional settlement was reached with all events named within the lawsuit.
The phrases of the deal are unclear.
Patrick’s lawyer, William M. Berman tells us his consumer is glad to place this chapter behind him and get again to enjoying.
The Broncos finally waived Patrick in August 2023 … and he hasn’t been picked up by a workforce since.
