[Senator Clay Davis]

The NFL knew Kaep's defense was going to be showing every snap Nathan Peterman had ever played, and since that constitutes torture the NFL simply didn't want a jury to see that since they'd likely reward Kaep 100 times what he was asking for, plus the jury would sue the NFL for emotional damages for having to watch Peterman highlights and lose several hundred million more. But in all seriousness, the NFL did know it was likely to lose and did not want an on the record decision that could be used as a template for future lawsuits. Pay a little now to avoid paying a lot later. And yeah, considering Kaep's lawsuit was that the league was colluding to keep him out, and thus earn income, was he supposed to be happy with an apology. Based off market paying $20 million for below average QB play and considering Kaep is an elite below average QB, $20 million for the last three years seems about right.