When his godson suffers a catastrophic injury in a high school football game, lawyer Jake Lassiter sues to abolish the sport and becomes the most hated man in Miami. At the same time, the former NFL linebacker battles CTE, the fatal brain disease caused by repetitive head injuries. Complicating Lassiter's lawsuit and his health, his personal life hits a rocky patch. He's in couple's therapy with fianc�e Dr. Melissa Gold and vows to live long enough to fix his relationship and achieve justice for his godson.