Wes Welker Slams NFL over Disability Issue

The retired wide receiver was not happy with a letter

he received from the NFL regarding his disability claim.

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Former NFL wide receiver Wes Welker slammed the league

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over a claim, he filed for line-of-duty disability benefits.

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According to the NFL's email, the Disability Initial Claims

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The committee submitted its line-of-duty application and requested

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that Welker file additional records to substantiate this.

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The surgery he has received since retiring was the result of football injuries.

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Welker, who is now the Dolphins' assistant coach, was not happy with the NFL's response.

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Welker's criticism is the latest example of former players

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being unhappy with the league's plan, for better or worse.

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