Former Kent State running back Jerry Flowers is reportedly suing the NCAA for allegedly concealing concussion information.
TMZ Sports reported the news, noting Flowers—who played at Kent State in 2005—and at least one other person are suing for more than $5 million for fraud, negligence and breach of contract. Flowers said he suffered "numerous concussions" as a player and now has "several symptoms indicative of long-term brain and neurocognitive injuries."
He believes he suffers from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
The lawsuit alleges the NCAA both concealed data regarding the long-term effects of concussions and didn't properly warn players that the helmets used weren't fully protective against concussions.