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Appeals court revives former Michigan football players' NIL lawsuit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 3:39 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Appeals court revives former Michigan football players' NIL lawsuit
Summary

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has officially accepted an appeal in a class-action lawsuit filed by former Michigan football players, including Denard Robinson and Braylon Edwards. The suit, initially dismissed by a U.S. district judge, claims wrongful use of athletes' name, image, and likeness without compensation. The appeal seeks $50 million in damages and involves players from 1969 to 2015. The case is part of a broader national discussion on athletes’ rights to profit from their names and likenesses. Attorney Jim Acho expresses commitment to pursuing justice and recalls success in past appeals.

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  • •6th Circuit Court accepts appeal in Michigan football players' NIL lawsuit.
  • •Former players seek $50 million for wrongful use of NIL.
  • •Lawsuit involves athletes from 1969 to 2015.
  • •Class-action suit claims usage in BTN broadcasts and merchandise.
  • •Attorney Jim Acho emphasizes commitment to securing justice.
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  • 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Former Michigan football players' NIL lawsuit gets new life in appeals court
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An appeal filed a year ago in the NIL class-action suit brought by former Michigan athletes has been formally accepted by the 6th Circuit of Appeals.

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