BillsDiehard Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Since his insurance settlement last year, haven't heard anything...is he healthy? If so, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedyardCTbillsfan Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I think he filed an insurance claim and can't play anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 From Wikipedia: Finley initially received interest from the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots and Pittsburg Steelers, but no contract resulted. In October 2014, Finley filed a claim on his $10 million insurance policy. Despite working out five hours a day in Minneapolis and Wisconsin in hopes of an NFL comeback, Finley conceded that offers from the Steelers were not enough. "Pittsburgh have showed me a couple deals, but we all know the money ain't what it's supposed to be," Finley said in July 2014. "If I quit the game right now, I can take tax-free money, and that's a difficult thing that I'm going through with myself... So, you can his point in not going back to play (at least at the reduced offers he has received... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Sounds like he's mailing it in. Most insurance policies cover situations where you Cant play. Not where you dont want to play for the money you're offered. Just the fact that he had offers (presumably after taking a physical exam) shows he Can play. good luck with getting an insurer to pay for that. And good luck getting a team to take a chance on you, where you've shown you're only here for the money (ie; to get injured again and/or to support your insurance claim.) Edited March 15, 2015 by maddenboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) I'm not sure if that is true. I would think there would be insurance policies to cover injuries that diminish your abilities from a high level player who would make significant bank to one that can still play but not at as high of a level. Insurance companies will do anything that they deem worth the risk / reward assessment they make. Edited March 15, 2015 by Mark80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I don't think any team Doctor would clear him to play. He wouldn't pass a physical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 What was his injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 What was his injury? Neck, spine http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2014/10/10/jermichael-finley-to-file-claim-on-insurance-policy/17046723/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 That's a tough one to come back from - yet alone getting cleared to play again in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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