Michael Oher speaks out for the first time amid legal battle with the Tuohy family

Michael Oher, former NFL player and the subject of the film “The Blind Side,” has spoken out about his legal battle with the Tuohy family, also portrayed in the film. Retired NFL player Michael Oher, whose life story inspired the Oscar-winning film “The Blind Side,” has spoken out for the first time following his lawsuit against the Tuohy family. “Pro football’s a hard job,” Oher said in the interview with the magazine, published Sunday. Martin D. Singer, the Tuohys’ attorney, said at the time the couple “will not hesitate to defend their good names, stand up to this shakedown and defeat this offensive lawsuit.” “I worked hard for that moment when I was done playing, and saved my money so I could enjoy the time,” Oher said.