David Bridges
During Miami Dolphins wide receiver coach Wes Welker’s playing days, he was one of the most physical players in the game.
In over 11 seasons with the Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos and St. Louis Rams, Welker was constantly taking big hits from defenders and moving the chains for his offenses.
Now that his playing career is over, the former Texas Tech Red Raider has applied for “line-of-duty disability” with the league. Upon hearing that their decision was tabled, Welker took to social media to voice his displeasure with the NFL, calling them “bush league.”
@NFL I don’t have the time or patience for this. Been an employee of the NFL for 18 years and still going. This is bush league stuff! pic.twitter.com/kcOfuSStx3
— Wes Welker (@WesWelker) August 27, 2022
According to the NFL’s player benefits and disability plan, the league is supposed to offer compensation for players who have reached a certain number of documented spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle or foot injuries or surgeries. This also includes permanent disablement or severe hearing/vision loss.
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