A federal judge in Maryland has ruled that a lawsuit accusing the NFL's disability plan of violating its duty to retired players by routinely denying valid injury claims can proceed to trial on most counts. This decision follows the court's denial of the league's motion to dismiss the class action lawsuit. The lawsuit aims to address grievances of retired players who allege that the NFL's disability plan has failed to provide due benefits, marking a significant step forward in the legal battle against the NFL.