On Sunday, Florida State receiver De’Cody Fagg suffered a serious knee injury.  There’s now talk that he might never play again.

Jason Wilde of the Wisconsin State Journal reports that one scout called the injury “career-ending,” and that an NFC running backs coach said it was “one of the worst injuries I’ve ever seen.”

So what does it mean for Fagg?  Wilde explains that players invited to the Combine are covered by a primary health insurance policy, which will pay for his medical expenses.  But there’s no NFL-provided insurance for lost playing wages; it’s the responsibility of the player to buy his own policy.

It’s unknown whether Fagg had such a policy. 

Some readers have asked whether Fagg would be able to sue someone/anyone for the injury.  In this specific case, there’s no evidence of any type of negligence or other conduct that would create liability.

And workers’ compensation isn’t available because Fagg wasn’t working for any NFL team.  He was auditioning for the opportunity to eventually compete for what might have become come September a position on an NFL roster.

It’s a shame, but it’s one of the harsh realities of pro sports.  And it’s another reason for players to get as much money as they can, as soon as they can get it.