Former Vikings players suing NFL over images

Several retired former Minnesota Vikings players are suing the NFL for using their names, images and likenesses without permission.

Former Vikings Joe Senser, Ed White, and Jim Marshall have filed suit, claiming the league used their images in NFL films without compensating them.

The lawsuit accuses the NFL of exploiting retired players' identities to market the league's "glory days" without compensating the players.

They argue that the NFL uses these films and memorabilia for promotion -- that the films aren't solely rebroadcasts of games.

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They want U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson to certify the case as a class action that, according to court documents, would include more than 100 retired players for at least $5 million.

The lawsuit contends that many retired players have suffered debilitating injuries from their playing days and struggle financially.

The other players filing the suit are Fred Dryer, Dan Pastorini and Hall of Famer Elvin Bethea.

In a statement, attorneys for the retirees call on the NFL to "do the right thing" and share revenue from any use of the players' likenesses.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello had no comment because the league has not yet reviewed the lawsuit.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)