NFL issues a warning after 73% increase in preseason concussions
The NFL is sending a warning to teams about a type of preseason exercise the league believes contributed to a 73% increase in preseason concussions last year. The league’s data…
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Brett Favre says he suffered concussions from 90% of tackles
Brett Favre has infamously only been knocked out once in his 20-year professional football career. The moment came on his very last play, capping off a record-breaking career with a…
ReadDavid Irving’s concussion reveals brain injury treatment issues for more than the NFL
When Dallas Cowboy’s pass rusher David Irving experienced a concussion earlier this year, he probably didn’t expect to become a standout case for how brain injuries are mismanaged in both…
ReadNFL releases comprehensive concussion data from two most recent seasons
The NFL is often far from forthcoming when it involves matters of concussions on the field, but last week they released a treasure trove of data collected from the past…
ReadNFL and NIH end agreement to fund brain injury research
Nearly five years ago, the NFL responded to intense scrutiny over its handling of concussions and high-profile suicides like that of linebacker Junior Seau by publicly committing to donate $30…
ReadThe Cracks In Football’s Concussion Defenses Are Starting To Show
Just a few years ago, it looked like the NFL was on the ropes. Public concern about concussions was reaching a fever pitch, huge lawsuits about the league’s handling of…
ReadNFL Tight End Jordan Cameron Retires Over Concussion Concerns
Miami Dolphins tight end Jordan Cameron seemed determined to return to the NFL next year, but after four concussions he has decided it is time to call it quits. “I…
ReadRunning Back’s Concussion Reminds Us Most Brain Injuries Happen Off The Field
Anyone keeping up with the NFL knows about the league’s “concussion crisis” and the high risk of experiencing a brain injury playing the sport. However, it is often forgotten that…
ReadNFL Finally Establishes Consequences For Teams That Violate Concussion Protocol
The NFL and NFL Players Association are working together to enact new policies that will make brain injury management be taken more seriously in the league. This week, the groups…
ReadScans Find Signs of Long-Term Brain Damage in 40% of Ex-NFL Players
It may not be a secret that the NFL is in the midst of a concussion crisis, but we are only starting to understand how bad the problem really is.…
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