NFL lockout could happen next year

[Kasz216]

ManusJustus said:

Kasz216 said:

You ever see the quality of life your average NFL player has after retirement?  They really do deserve the money they're paid if not more.

That is true, but to be honest I have no idea what retirement or pension is like for professional football players.

The pension is $200 a month for each Season played in the NFL.

Averege NFL Career length is 3 and a half seasons.

So... $800 a month for the average player to be generous.   Or $9,600 a year.  Starting at age 55.

Granted their conditions aren't going to be bad as your 10 season guys... but even a 10 season guy is only getting 24,000 a year... and probably has some serious day to day pain and or mental impairments.