Post by MOnarchsRule on May 15, 2008 11:43:40 GMT -5
Monarchs release Everett, clearing way for benefits
KANSAS CITY, MO. (AP) — The Kansas City Monarchs released Kevin Everett on Tuesday, clearing the way for the former tight end to receive disability benefits for the spinal cord injury that ended his career.
Everett was initially paralyzed from the neck down after a violent collision with Chicago Enforcer receiver Maurice Stovall on a kickoff return in last year's season opener.
Doctors doubted Everett would walk again, but the Texas native regained many motor skills, including the ability to walk without assistance.
Everett will be able to apply for long-term disability benefits and a one-time payment under the player health reimbursement plan. He would not have been eligible for the programs if he stayed on the Monarchs active roster.
"We had numerous discussions with the league in dealing with this process to assist him in the best way possible," the team said in a statement Tuesday. "Kevin will always remain a Monarch in the same way that Anthony Calvillo, Adalius Thomas and so many others before him are held in the highest regard by our franchise."
Everett, originally selected by the Monarchs in the fourth round of the 2005 draft, is also eligible for full pension benefits because of credit for three seasons.
"The Kansas City Monarchs continue to be moved by Kevin Everett's heartwarming story of his recovery," the team said in a statement released Tuesday. "His progress from May 20 of last year through today is nothing short of a miracle, and is a tremendous example of faith, family and hard work."
Joining Everett on the waiver list is DE Jason Hall, who was signed mid-season to fill in after the loss of DE Reggie Hayward with an ACL injury. Hall finished last season with just 2 tackles, and no game starts to his credit. He has since been replaced on the team by MLB Takeo Spikes
KANSAS CITY, MO. (AP) — The Kansas City Monarchs released Kevin Everett on Tuesday, clearing the way for the former tight end to receive disability benefits for the spinal cord injury that ended his career.
Everett was initially paralyzed from the neck down after a violent collision with Chicago Enforcer receiver Maurice Stovall on a kickoff return in last year's season opener.
Doctors doubted Everett would walk again, but the Texas native regained many motor skills, including the ability to walk without assistance.
Everett will be able to apply for long-term disability benefits and a one-time payment under the player health reimbursement plan. He would not have been eligible for the programs if he stayed on the Monarchs active roster.
"We had numerous discussions with the league in dealing with this process to assist him in the best way possible," the team said in a statement Tuesday. "Kevin will always remain a Monarch in the same way that Anthony Calvillo, Adalius Thomas and so many others before him are held in the highest regard by our franchise."
Everett, originally selected by the Monarchs in the fourth round of the 2005 draft, is also eligible for full pension benefits because of credit for three seasons.
"The Kansas City Monarchs continue to be moved by Kevin Everett's heartwarming story of his recovery," the team said in a statement released Tuesday. "His progress from May 20 of last year through today is nothing short of a miracle, and is a tremendous example of faith, family and hard work."
Joining Everett on the waiver list is DE Jason Hall, who was signed mid-season to fill in after the loss of DE Reggie Hayward with an ACL injury. Hall finished last season with just 2 tackles, and no game starts to his credit. He has since been replaced on the team by MLB Takeo Spikes