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Rod Woodson: CTE Fallout Changed NFL Defense Forever

“When you sue your employer… they’re going to protect themselves,” Woodson said, blaming CTE lawsuits for rules favoring offense. He pointed to QB and receiver protections reshaping defense. After a $1B settlement, the league tightened safety rules, with concussions dropping 43% in 2024, but Woodson believes it’s altered football’s physical identity.