In July, In July of this year, Ninth Circuit threw out an appeal brought by the maker of video games EA Sports. The decision dismissed the Madden 24 coins argument of EA that the likeness of players were protected by the First Amendment and it will allow the case to proceed.
The Dryer plaintiffs are watching the lawsuit closely. They're also monitoring another lawsuit that was filed by thousands from former Madden NFL 23 participants over concussions.
"I believe there is some kind of correlation between the two there," Dryer said of the two instances. "The Madden NFL 23 is scrutinizing very capriciously and in a smug manner at the concussion issue.
"There's an unintentional notion [from the Madden NFL 23"game"] that "we're looking for that, we're going to take that.' There's a certain arrogance."
Dryer hopes that something will work out, and that he along with his fellow retired players will be able to strike a deal with the Madden NFL 23 which would allow them to directly be paid for the use of their name while leaving them with ownership of it.
"I often conduct businesses based on my character as an actor and producer," Dryer said. "My image is the basis of my business. It's my personal brand. Everyone has a personal brand, and every person is entitled to steer their brand in a direction they wish to go in.
"I am not able to steal another's image and use the image to further promote my own interests without contacting and paying that person. What's the reason it's okay to let the league take our rights without paying us any money?"
Super Bowl 2014: Russell Wilson recalls going to Peyton Manning passing camp
It's difficult to discern how Peyton Manning may have told teenager Russell Wilson about his chances of becoming a Madden NFL 23 quarterback, but at least now we know that he did have the chance to become one. Wilson said to reporters on Wednesday that not only admires Manning however, but also that this isn't the first time he's met Manning.
An ex- Eagles and Vikings recipient Cris Carter admitted on an ESPN Radio interview on Tuesday that he made bounties for players during Madden NFL 23.madden nfl 24 coins. The former Eagles and Vikings receiver admitted to placing bounties to certain players as for protection.