Players union negotiating with NFL to fund the study . It will look at variety of health issues faced by pro football players . The National Football League Players Association is negotiating a deal with the league to award $ 100 million to Harvard University over 10 years to study and treat players ' injuries and illnesses , according to a proposal obtained by CNN . It is to study long - term health of NFL players .
Players union negotiating with NFL to fund the study . It will look at variety of health issues faced by pro football players . It is to study long - term health of NFL players .