WHITE v. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

No. 4:92-cv-00906-MJD.

REGGIE WHITE, et al., Plaintiffs, v. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE, et al., Defendants.

United States District Court, D. Minnesota.

March 3, 2015.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Reggie White, Plaintiff, represented by Carol T Rieger , Address Unknown, David G Feher , Dewey & LeBoeuf, LLP, David L. Greenspan , Winston and Strawn LLP, Eva W Cole , Winston & Strawn LLP, James W Quinn , Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Jeffrey L Kessler , Winston and Strawn LLP, Mark A Jacobson , Lindquist & Vennum PLLP, Timothy R Thornton , Briggs & Morgan, PA, Barbara P Berens , Berens & Miller, PA, Heather McPhee , NFL Players Association & Justi R Miller , Berens & Miller PA.

Michael Buck, Plaintiff, represented by Carol T Rieger , Address Unknown, David G Feher , Dewey & LeBoeuf, LLP, David L. Greenspan , Winston and Strawn LLP, Eva W Cole , Winston & Strawn LLP, James W Quinn , Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Jeffrey L Kessler , Winston and Strawn LLP, Timothy R Thornton , Briggs & Morgan, PA, Barbara P Berens , Berens & Miller, PA, Heather McPhee , NFL Players Association, Mark A Jacobson , Lindquist & Vennum PLLP & Justi R Miller , Berens & Miller PA.

Hardy Nickerson, Plaintiff, represented by Carol T Rieger , Address Unknown, David G Feher , Dewey & LeBoeuf, LLP, David L. Greenspan , Winston and Strawn LLP, Eva W Cole , Winston & Strawn LLP, James W Quinn , Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Jeffrey L Kessler , Winston and Strawn LLP, Timothy R Thornton , Briggs & Morgan, PA, Barbara P Berens , Berens & Miller, PA, Heather McPhee , NFL Players Association, Mark A Jacobson , Lindquist & Vennum PLLP & Justi R Miller , Berens & Miller PA.

Vann McElroy, Plaintiff, represented by Carol T Rieger , Address Unknown, David L. Greenspan , Winston and Strawn LLP, Eva W Cole , Winston & Strawn LLP, James W Quinn , Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Jeffrey L Kessler , Winston and Strawn LLP, Timothy R Thornton , Briggs & Morgan, PA, Barbara P Berens , Berens & Miller, PA, Heather McPhee , NFL Players Association, Mark A Jacobson , Lindquist & Vennum PLLP & Justi R Miller , Berens & Miller PA.

Dave Duerson, Plaintiff, represented by Carol T Rieger , Address Unknown, David L. Greenspan , Winston and Strawn LLP, Eva W Cole , Winston & Strawn LLP, James W Quinn , Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Jeffrey L Kessler , Winston and Strawn LLP, Timothy R Thornton , Briggs & Morgan, PA, Barbara P Berens , Berens & Miller, PA, Heather McPhee , NFL Players Association, Mark A Jacobson , Lindquist & Vennum PLLP & Justi R Miller , Berens & Miller PA.

National Football League Players Association, Plaintiff, represented by Barbara P Berens , Berens & Miller, PA, Kelly G Laudon , Lindquist & Vennum PLLP, Mark A Jacobson , Lindquist & Vennum PLLP & Erin K Fogarty Lisle , Berens & Miller, PA.

Five Smiths, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Buffalo Bills, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Chicago Bears Football Club, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Cincinnati Bengals, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Dallas Cowboys Football Club, Ltd., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

PDB Sports, Ltd., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Detroit Lions, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Green Bay Packers, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Houston Oilers, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Indianapolis Colts, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Kansas City Chiefs Football Club, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Los Angeles Raiders, Ltd., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Los Angeles Rams Football Co., Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Miami Dolphins, Ltd., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Minnesota Vikings Football Club, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

KMS Patriots, L.P., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

New York Football Giants, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

New York Jets Football Club, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

B & B Holdings, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Pittsburgh Steelers Sports, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Chargers Football Co, Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Tampa Bay Area NFL Football Club, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Pro-Football, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Philadelphia Eagles Football Club, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Maxwell M Blecher , Blecher & Collins, PC, Peter S Hendrixson , Dorsey & Whitney LLP & Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP.

Cleveland Browns, Inc., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

National Football League, Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Benjamin C Block , Covington & Burling LLP, Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP, Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, Aaron D Van Oort , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Leah E Pogoriler , Covington & Burling LLP & Paul W Schmidt , Covington & Burling LLP.

Seattle Seahawks Inc, Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

New Orleans Saints, LP, sued as New Orleans Saints Limited Partnership, Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

San Francisco Forty-Niners Ltd., Defendant, represented by Ann O'Connell , Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

National Football League Management Council, Respondent, represented by Benjamin C Block , Covington & Burling LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP, Neil K Roman , Covington & Burling, Aaron D Van Oort , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP & Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP.

DIRECTV, Inc., Intervenor Defendant, represented by Andrew E Paris , Alston & Bird LLP & Joshua L Johanningmeier , Godfrey & Kahn.

NFL Players Association, Movant, represented by Barbara P Berens , Berens & Miller, PA, Timothy R Thornton , Briggs & Morgan, PA, David A Barrett , Latham & Watkins LLP, James R Barrett , Latham & Watkins LLP, Kelly G Laudon , Lindquist & Vennum PLLP, Thomas J Heiden , Latham & Watkins LLP, Daniel S. Schecter , Latham & Watkins LLP, DeMaurice F Smith , NFL Players Association, Heather McPhee , NFL Players Association, Michael J. Nelson , Latham & Watkins LLP & Thomas DePaso , National Football League Players Association.

Michael C Johnson, Objector, represented by David F Aggers , Law Firm Unknown.

Reggie Langhorne, Objector, represented by David F Aggers , Law Firm Unknown.

Maurice Hurst, Objector, represented by Brian G Shearman , Shearman Denenea, LLC & Lawrence D Wiedemann , Wiedemann & Wiedemann.

John Fourcade, Objector, represented by Brian G Shearman , Shearman Denenea, LLC & Lawrence D Wiedemann , Wiedemann & Wiedemann.

Byron Evans, Objector, represented by Burton J Kinerk , Kinerk Beal Schmidt & Dyer.

Brian Pressler, on behalf of himself and all other present and future College and Other Football Players.... similarly situtated, to class inclusion and to class action settlement, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Robert J Sheridan, attorney-agent, on behalf of himself and all other present and future agents and attorney-agents similarly situated, to class action settlement, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Paul Gruber, Objector, represented by Gregg M Corwin , Gregg M Corwin & Associate Law Office, PC & Mary L Setter , Mary L Setter, Ltd.

Brian Washington, Objector, Pro Se,

Sean Jones, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith.

Sean Jones, Objector, represented by Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Eric Allen, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith, Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Leslie O'Neal, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith, Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Eric Sanders, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith, Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Ken Norton, Jr, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith, Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Curtis Duncan, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith, Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Patrick Hunter, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith, Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

William C Matthews, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith, Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Cris Dishman, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith, Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Lomas Brown, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith, Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Neil Smith, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith, Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Van Waiters, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith, Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Broderick Thompson, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith, Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Don Beebe, Objector, represented by Vance K Opperman , Law Firm Unknown & W Joseph Bruckner , Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.

Gregory Scales, Objector, represented by Vance K Opperman , Law Firm Unknown & W Joseph Bruckner , Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.

Mark Dusbabek, Objector, represented by Vance K Opperman , Law Firm Unknown & W Joseph Bruckner , Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.

Carl Lee, Objector, represented by Vance K Opperman , Law Firm Unknown & W Joseph Bruckner , Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.

Audray McMillian, Objector, represented by Vance K Opperman , Law Firm Unknown & W Joseph Bruckner , Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.

Felix Wright, Objector, represented by Vance K Opperman , Law Firm Unknown & W Joseph Bruckner , Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.

Cody Risien, Objector, represented by Vance K Opperman , Law Firm Unknown & W Joseph Bruckner , Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.

Mark Harper, Objector, represented by Vance K Opperman , Law Firm Unknown & W Joseph Bruckner , Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.

Sammy Martin, Objector, represented by Vance K Opperman , Law Firm Unknown & W Joseph Bruckner , Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.

Mike Farr, Objector, represented by Vance K Opperman , Law Firm Unknown & W Joseph Bruckner , Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.

Pepper Johnson, Objector, represented by Vance K Opperman , Law Firm Unknown & W Joseph Bruckner , Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.

Barry Sanders, a member of the Detroit Lions, Objector, represented by C Lamont Smith , Law Firm Unknown.

Luis Sharpe, Phoenix Cardinals, Objector, represented by C Lamont Smith , Law Firm Unknown.

Steve Atwater, Denver Broncos, Objector, represented by C Lamont Smith , Law Firm Unknown.

Horatio Bennie Blades, Detroit Lions, Objector, represented by C Lamont Smith , Law Firm Unknown.

James Hasty, of the New York Jets, Objector, represented by C Lamont Smith , Law Firm Unknown.

Terry Orr, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Shane Collins, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Ron Middleton, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Mark Schlereth, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Kelly Goodburn, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

David Gulledge, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Ed Simmons, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Matt Elliott, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Joe Jacoby, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Sidney Johnson, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Kurt Gouveia, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Ravin Caldwell, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Mark Rypien, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

James Jenkins, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Johnny Thomas, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Eric Williams, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Don Warren, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Roland James, Objector, Pro Se.

Brian Blades, Objector, represented by Vance K Opperman , Law Firm Unknown & W Joseph Bruckner , Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.

Gregory J Baty, Objector, Pro Se.

Philadelphia Eagles Football Club, Inc., Objector, represented by Maxwell M Blecher , Blecher & Collins, PC & Peter S Hendrixson , Dorsey & Whitney LLP.

Kenneth F Ruettgers, Objector, represented by Scott R Baker , Fallgatter Wyatt & Baker.

Pat Carter, Objector, represented by Vance K Opperman , Law Firm Unknown & W Joseph Bruckner , Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP.

Jerry Ball, Objector, represented by Don Howarth , Howarth & Smith, Laurie J Miller , Fredrikson & Byron, PA, Suzelle M Smith , Howarth & Smith & Thomas S Fraser , Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Jeff Bostic, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Todd Bowles, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Ray Brown, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Jason Buck, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Earnest A Byner, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Desmond Howard, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Anthony Johnson, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Brian Mitchell, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Ricky Sanders, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

Paul Siever, Objector, represented by Gary C Adler , Roetzel & Andress, Kirk W Reilly , Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett, PA, Lawrence R Commers , DeWitt, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, S.C. & Robert A Brunig .

John Elliott, Objector, Pro Se.

Duane Bickett, Objector, Pro Se.

Steve Young, Objector, Pro Se.

Jesse Becton, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Scott Brown, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Rudy Thompson, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Ernie Lewis, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Eugene Brown, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Percy Coleman, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

James Chinn, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Ron Alexander, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Brad LaCombe, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Dan Purcell, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Steve Ross, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Ron Moran, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Steve Robinson, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Garrett Washington, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Bennie Hargro, Objector, represented by Robert J Sheridan , Law Firm Unknown.

Steinberg, Moorad & Dunn, Objector, represented by John F Wood , Robert P Thavis , Stinson Leonard Street LLP, Steven G Bradbury , Law Firm Unknown, Steven P Zabel , Stinson Leonard Street LLP, Theodore W Ullyot , Law Firm Unknown & Thomas D Yannucci , Kirkland & Ellis.

Gary Wichard, Objector, represented by Denis P O'Leary , Neufeld & O'Leary, Mark J Briol , Briol & Associates & Scott A Benson , Briol & Associates.

St. Paul Pioneer Press, Intervenor, represented by Paul R Hannah , Hennepin County Attorney's Office.

Star Tribune, Intervenor, represented by Paul R Hannah , Hennepin County Attorney's Office.

Five Smiths, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom & Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP.

Buffalo Bills, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom & Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP.

Chicago Bears Football Club, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom & Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP.

Cincinnati Bengals, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom & Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP.

Dallas Cowboys Football Club, Ltd., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom & Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP.

PDB Sports, Ltd., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Detroit Lions, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Green Bay Packers, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Houston Oilers, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Indianapolis Colts, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Kansas City Chiefs Football Club, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Los Angeles Raiders, Ltd., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Los Angeles Rams Football Co., Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Miami Dolphins, Ltd., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Minnesota Vikings Football Club, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

KMS Patriots, L.P., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

New York Football Giants, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

New York Jets Football Club, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Philadelphia Eagles Football Club, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Maxwell M Blecher , Blecher & Collins, PC & Peter S Hendrixson , Dorsey & Whitney LLP.

B & B Holdings, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Pittsburgh Steelers Sports, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Chargers Football Co, Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Tampa Bay Area NFL Football Club, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Pro-Football, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Cleveland Browns, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

National Football League, Counter Claimant, represented by Benjamin C Block , Covington & Burling LLP, Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP, Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, Aaron D Van Oort , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Leah E Pogoriler , Covington & Burling LLP & Paul W Schmidt , Covington & Burling LLP.

Seattle Seahawks Inc, Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

New Orleans Saints, LP, sued as New Orleans Saints Limited Partnership, Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

San Francisco Forty-Niners Ltd., Counter Claimant, represented by Daniel J Connolly , Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, Gregg H Levy , Covington & Burling LLP & Shepard Goldfein , Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Reggie White, Counter Defendant, represented by Carol T Rieger , Address Unknown, David L. Greenspan , Winston and Strawn LLP, Eva W Cole , Winston & Strawn LLP, James W Quinn , Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Jeffrey L Kessler , Winston and Strawn LLP & Heather McPhee , NFL Players Association.

Michael Buck, Counter Defendant, represented by Carol T Rieger , Address Unknown, David L. Greenspan , Winston and Strawn LLP, Eva W Cole , Winston & Strawn LLP, James W Quinn , Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Jeffrey L Kessler , Winston and Strawn LLP & Heather McPhee , NFL Players Association.

Hardy Nickerson, Counter Defendant, represented by Carol T Rieger , Address Unknown, David L. Greenspan , Winston and Strawn LLP, Eva W Cole , Winston & Strawn LLP, James W Quinn , Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Jeffrey L Kessler , Winston and Strawn LLP & Heather McPhee , NFL Players Association.

Vann McElroy, Counter Defendant, represented by Carol T Rieger , Address Unknown, David L. Greenspan , Winston and Strawn LLP, Eva W Cole , Winston & Strawn LLP, James W Quinn , Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Jeffrey L Kessler , Winston and Strawn LLP & Heather McPhee , NFL Players Association.

Dave Duerson, Counter Defendant, represented by Carol T Rieger , Address Unknown, David L. Greenspan , Winston and Strawn LLP, Eva W Cole , Winston & Strawn LLP, James W Quinn , Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Jeffrey L Kessler , Winston and Strawn LLP & Heather McPhee , NFL Players Association.

Stephen B Burbank, Special Master, Special Master, Pro Se.


ORDER

The above-captioned matter came on before the undersigned on Plaintiffs' motion to file under seal certain portions of their memorandum of law, portions of several declarations and certain exhibits which have been submitted in support of Plaintiffs' Rule 60(b) motion...

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