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Phillip Adams said to have spurned NFL, union health programs
Former cornerback killed 5 people before killing himself By BARRY WILNER, AP Pro Football Writer
Published: April 9, 2021, 2:30pm
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2 Photos Former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Phillip Adams did not participate in the physical and mental health programs that are easily accessible for ex-players. He shot and killed five people before shooting himself to death early Thursday, April 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File) Photo Gallery
The NFL and its players’ union have an array of health programs designed to help players in their life after football. According to his agent, Phillip Adams did not avail himself of those opportunities.
Barry Wilner April 09, 2021 - 12:00 PM
The NFL and its playersâ union have an array of health programs designed to help players in their life after football. According to his agent, Phillip Adams did not avail himself of those opportunities.
Adams, a journeyman player, spent six seasons in the league. Authorities say he fatally shot five people in South Carolina â including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two grandchildren â before killing himself early Thursday.
Agent Scott Casterline told The Associated Press the 32-year-old Adams did not participate in the physical and mental health programs that are easily accessible for ex-players.
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