NFL settles lawsuit with former player Aaron Patrick after injury ends his 2022 season.

Former NFL player Aaron Patrick has recently come to a settlement in a lawsuit he filed against several parties, including the NFL, L.A. Chargers, and ESPN. The lawsuit was in regards to an injury he sustained back in 2022 during a Monday Night Football game. According to TMZ Sports, Patrick, who was playing for the Denver Broncos at the time, was a special teams player and unfortunately suffered a season-ending injury.

Reports from My News LA indicate that Patrick has reached a conditional settlement with the companies involved in the lawsuit, with SoFi Stadium being one of them. The incident occurred during a game between the Broncos and the L.A. Chargers on October 17, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. It was there that Patrick tore his ACL while trying to avoid colliding with an NFL official who was standing on the sidelines.

In an interview, Patrick explained that as he was trying to dodge the official, his foot got caught in a mat that was placed to cover cords and cables for the instant replay monitors. As a result, he suffered from an ACL injury and was unable to continue playing. Seeking compensation for his losses, Patrick sued for unspecified damages, including lost bonuses and future earning potential.

According to Daily Mail, when the lawsuit was first filed, Patrick's attorney, William Berman, stated that the defendants were negligent in their operations of SoFi Stadium. He argued that by having three mats placed near the sideline to cover cords and cables, the defendants created a dangerous condition that ultimately led to Patrick's injury.

In an email to the media outlet, Berman shared that the case was settled under strict confidentiality, but he did mention that his client is hopeful for the opportunity to return to his NFL career. Unfortunately, the Broncos waived Patrick in August of 2023.

However, there have been conflicting reports regarding the settlement. The media outlet reported that an NFL spokesperson, Brian McCarthy, denied that a settlement was reached and stated that the case had already been dismissed several years ago. While the details of the settlement remain confidential, it is clear that Patrick's injury has had a significant impact on his football career.

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