alone the nfl had a revenue of $9.2 billion. >> the risk that nfl had on going to trial on each of these complex claims. the potential exposure here was in the billions, i think, that's a conservative estimate. >> reporter: the decision is in the district judge who must approve this bill. former players could still voice their opposition. only players retired will be eligible for compensation. all retired players whether involved in this lawsuit or not can take a baseline test. it will be used to determine the amount of money they receive from this settlement now and in the future. much more on this later in the hour. former atlanta runningback jamal anderson. >> great that there is this settlement. $765 million. but a lot of parents have little kids who want to play football and they'll look at this sett settlement and say there is proof this is a dangerous game. that means more little kids aren't going to be playing