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NFL concussion settlement approved by US judge

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A judge has approved of a revised settlement agreement between the NFL and thousands of ex-players who sued the league over concussions (AFP Photo/Ronald Martinez)

Philadelphia (AFP) - An American judge on Wednesday approved of a revised settlement agreement between the National Football League and thousands of ex-players who sued the league over concussions.

The federal court endorsement of the revised agreement will see payments of up to $5 million to former players diagnosed with concussions.

In a 132-page document, US District Court Judge Anita Brody called the settlement "fair, reasonable, and adequate.