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NFL WAG Lacey Leonard Exposes Post-Career NFL Reality
23 Jan
Summary
- Lacey Leonard shared her husband's post-NFL health battles.
- She highlighted the expiration of NFL health benefits after five years.
- Louis Leonard is battling Parkinson's and stage-4 kidney disease.
Lacey Leonard, wife of former NFL defensive tackle Louis Leonard, is openly discussing the difficult aftermath of professional football careers. She recently shared footage of her husband in a hospital wheelchair, underscoring the physical toll the sport can leave.
Leonard stressed that the perceived glory of the NFL often masks the long-term struggles players endure. She highlighted that NFL health coverage expires after just five years, creating a significant financial and medical burden for many.
Louis Leonard, who played from 2007 to 2010, is currently facing stage-4 kidney disease and Parkinson's disease. His wife has been documenting their journey, including frequent physical therapy sessions at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center.
