In July in July, the Ninth Circuit threw out an appeal filed by video game maker EA Sports. The decision rejected EA's argument EA that the likeness of players were protected by the First Amendment and Madden 24 coins it will let the case proceed.

The Dryer plaintiffs are monitoring that case closely. They're also monitoring another lawsuit which was filed by a large number from former Madden NFL 24 participants over the issue of concussions.

"I think there's an association in the air here," Dryer said of the two cases. "The Madden NFL 24 is taking a very rash and reckless look at the issue of concussions.

"There's an assumption [from the Madden NFL 24"Madden NFL 24"] of "we want it, and we're going to get it.' There's a sense of arrogance."

Dryer hopes that something will work out, that he and his fellow retired players will be able to reach a deal with Madden NFL 24 which will pay them directly for the use of their likeness and leave them with the rights to the game.

"I do a lot of business with my likeness as actor and producer," Dryer said. "My appearance is my professional. It's my identity. Every person has a name and each person has a right to move their brand in the direction they choose.

"I cannot take another's likeness and make use of this to advance my interests without having to contact and pay that person. Therefore, why is it okay to let the league take our rights and not pay us any money?"

Super Bowl 2014: Russell Wilson recalls attending Peyton Manning passing camp

It's difficult to discern which words Peyton Manning may have told the then-teenager Russell Wilson about his chances of becoming an Madden NFL 24 quarterback, however, at least we are aware that he was given an opportunity to be a part of it. Wilson told reporters on Wednesday that not only looks up to Manning, but that it's not the first time he's spoken to him.

Former Eagles as well as Vikings Receiver Cris Carter confessed the truth in an ESPN Radio interview on Tuesday that he imposed bounties on players during cheap madden 24 coins. He admitted that he put bounties to certain players as the reason for security.