He didnt and doesnt care about that kid, if he did this wouldnt have happened. Sorry to be the bearer of reality in these situations but that is how it goes.
He wasnt and probably isnt a 'parent', at least not by any definition a 'real' parent would use.
I would also guess you could count the number of time he even saw the kid on one hand with fingers left over. Supposedly the first time he EVER saw him was in the hospital after thsi attack. Wouldnt be a stretch to think there are more out there as well. These guys just have accountant scratch checks to these kids. They couldnt care less about them.
Now whether he plays or not, I suspect he might be pressured into not playing especially the way this has played out and is obvious apathy to the situation.
I suspect some sort of press release written by a spin doctor but I suspect he will still play.