Chris Maragos was one of the core special teamers for the Seahawks during their peak run (2011-2013) a decade ago. After the 2013 season he moved on to the Eagles, where he played a similar role. Six games into the 2017 campaign Maragos suffered a torn PCL. He underwent surgery soon after but the following May an MRI showed a mensicus tear. Despite the tear, his doctors allowed Maragos to advance his rehab, which led to complications and ultimately forced him to retire.
Now, Maragos has won a malpractice lawsuit against the surgeons that performed on his knee after the injury. According to the Athletic, Dr. James Bradley of Rothman Orthopaedics was found negligent and ordered to pay a total of $43.5 million to Maragos.
One of Maragos’ attorneys released a statement after the verdict:
“This verdict will not bring back Chris’ NFL career, but we are grateful the Maragos family finally got a measure of justice … But this is only the beginning in our effort to demand further accountability for professional sports franchises and ethical treatment for athletes. This jury’s verdict serves as a reminder that any team’s doctor, in any sport, who jeopardizes the well-being of its players due to contractual obligations or financial incentives, will be held accountable for their misconduct.”
Maragos retired in 2019.
