NFL April 13, 2023 NFL, NFLPA approve new helmets for quarterbacks in latest step to combat concussions The NFL and the NFLPA announced a new quarterback-specific helmet. The headgear can reduce the severity of impacts that can lead to concussions, according to data from the NFL.
Alabama March 13, 2023 Alabama family sues school district after son suffered concussion during hazing Alabama parents are suing a school district after their son suffered a concussion from hazing at a baseball team sleepover. The boys beat him with pillows containing unknown objects.
VIDEO February 11, 2023 Former NFL player breaks down his Super Bowl LVII prediction Former NFL player Merril Hoge discusses his predictions for the Super Bowl match-up between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles and reacts to a New York lawmaker introducing a ban on youth tackle football.
Pittsburgh Steelers February 4, 2023 James Harrison responds to Antonio Brown's claims Harrison caused receiver's 'CTE,' 'aggressive behavior' Shortly after free agent receiver Antonio Brown blamed former Pittsburgh Steeler James Harrison for giving him CTE, the Super Bowl XLIII hero had quite the response.
Antonio Brown February 4, 2023 Antonio Brown claims former teammate James Harrison caused his 'CTE' and 'super aggressive' behavior NFL free agent receiver Antonio Brown blamed his "super aggressive'" behavior on a hit he said he took from one of his former Pittsburgh Steelers teammates.
NFL February 3, 2023 NFL reports 18% increase in concussions during 2022 season The NFL reported on Friday that there was an 18% increase in concussions from last year during the 2022 regular season. Players were diagnosed with 149 concussions.
Miami Dolphins February 1, 2023 Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol; doctors confident he’ll be ready for 2023: report Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol after suffering a concussion against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16.
Tua Tagovailoa January 27, 2023 Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa remains in concussion protocol, will miss Pro Bowl: report Tua Tagovailoa is still in concussion protocol after missing the final three games of the season due to a concussion suffered against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16.
Head Injury January 27, 2023 Head injury associated with doubled mortality rate, 30-year study reveals A decades-long study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania shows adults who suffered a head injury had two (2.21) times the rate of mortality than those who did not.
Tua Tagovailoa December 27, 2022 Ex-NFL QB Robert Griffin III, others call on Dolphins to sit Tua Tagovailoa after latest concussion Robert Griffin III cited Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's concussion history in his call for the team to shut Tua down at least for the remainder of the regular season.
NFL December 23, 2022 NFL finds no wrongdoing in evaluation of DeVante Parker’s controversial concussion New England Patriot DeVante Parker suffered a concussion Dec. 12, but it looked like no one had noticed. The NFL found no wrongdoing when evaluating Parker.