"I think there is a correlation in the atmosphere Madden 24 coins there," Dryer said of the two instances. "The Madden NFL 24 is looking very capriciously and cavalierly at the concussion issue.
"There's an innate belief [in"all of the" Madden NFL 24] of "we want it, and we're going to do that.' There's a certain arrogance."
Dryer hopes that something can be worked out, and that he along with his fellow retired players can negotiate a deal with Madden NFL 24 which will pay them directly for the use of their name while leaving them with ownership of it.
"I do a lot of business with my likeness as an actor and a producer," Dryer said. "My likeness is my profession. It's my brand. Every person has a brand and has a right to move their brand in a direction they wish to go in.
"I am not able to cheap mut coinssteal another's appearance and apply the image to further promote my own interests without having to contact and pay that person. What's the reason it's okay that the league can take our rights without paying us anything?"
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