Rules Cost Majkowski $1.3 Million, Expert Says

Quarterback Don Majkowski of the Green Bay Packers lost more than $1.3 million in income during 1990-91 because of the NFL’s restrictive free-agency system, an antitrust expert testified in Minneapolis on Monday.

Michael Glassman, a Washington-based economist appearing for the group of eight players in their lawsuit against the NFL, said they lost between $3.94 million and $4.037 million in salary during the last two seasons because there was no free market.

Among the other players suing the league, Phoenix cornerback Tim McDonald lost between $668,000 and $681,000 for the two seasons, Glassman said. His loss estimates for other players: San Diego guard Dave Richards, $473,000 to $480,000; Cleveland cornerback Frank Minnifield, $410,000 to $425,000; New York Giant defensive back Mark Collins, $387,000 to $396,000; New York Jet running back Freeman McNeil, $383,000 to $399,000; Raider defensive lineman Niko Noga, $184,000 to $190,000, and retired running back Lee Rouson, $97,000 to $100,000 in 1990.