So in other words, they are signing their life away while the NFL pretends that they will protect the players, but in reality only care about the revenue that the players bring to the game?
Well not really. There are all kinds of structures and provisions for NFL players to obtain medical treatment, disability pay, etc. They're also among the most highly compensated labor in America. Approximately 48.5% of that revenue that the league cares about goes to the players under the CBA.