Ex-Broncos Linebacker Settles Lawsuit Over 2022 ACL Injury

Aaron Patrick reaches confidential settlement after suing multiple parties over unsafe sideline conditions at SoFi Stadium.

Aaron Patrick, a former Denver Broncos linebacker, suffered a torn ACL during a 2022 game after stepping on a mat covering replay monitor cables on the sideline.
Patrick filed a lawsuit against the NFL, Los Angeles Chargers, ESPN, and the mat manufacturer, citing unsafe sideline conditions as the cause of his career-altering injury.
The NFL and Chargers were dismissed from the lawsuit in 2023 due to collective bargaining agreements, leaving other parties to negotiate a settlement.
A confidential settlement was reached this week, with Patrick’s attorney confirming his client’s hope to return to the NFL.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about player safety in the NFL, particularly regarding sideline hazards and injury prevention measures.