Former NFL tackle Jonathan Martin participating in brain study hoping to identify head trauma-linked illnesses early
"I wanted to be at the forefront of a solution."
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Teddy Bridgewater suffered a concussion in the Broncos’ loss to the Ravens
"He says he's getting better as the day goes on, so we'll see."
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph knocked unconscious on hit by Ravens, leaves game with concussion
Rudolph immediately slumped to the ground and appeared to be unconscious by the time he hit it.
Widow of famed broadcaster and former NFL player Pat Summerall files a concussion claim with the league
"Pat believed the men who built the game should be taken care of and that’s why we filed this. It was out of principle. It is also a show of support for the cause at large."
New study recommends that kids should only play flag football until reaching high school
The study also recommends high schools and colleges use Dartmouth-style practice methods.
Bloodwork-based sideline concussion sensor heads to clinical trials, targeting a price point that could work for youth sports
This sensor, developed by University of Calgary medical and engineering researchers, could be priced as low as $8 Canadian/$6 U.S.
90 percent of NFL players who filed claims as part of 2013 settlement are reportedly waiting on payments, as league alleges fraud
Former players with Alzheimer's have not yet received their payments, HBO's Real Sports reports.
New study suggests those who started tackle football before age 12 experienced cognitive issues over 13 years earlier
"Those who played tackle football before age 12 had cognitive issues arise 13.39 years earlier, and behavioral and mood problems 13.28 years earlier than those who began to play at 12 or older."
NFL & NFLPA ban certain helmets, limit use of others following brain injury tests
Ten helmet models are now banned from the NFL
Risk of brain injury is still worth the million-dollar reward of playing in the NFL
Convincing young kids to turn down millions to preserve their future health is a tougher task than some may think.
Study finds 82.1 per cent of possibly-concussed CFL players didn’t report injuries, showing problematic football mindset
454 CFL players completed a concussion survey during the 2016 preseason. 23.4 per cent of them felt they had suffered a concussion in the 2015 season, but 82.1 per cent of that group didn't seek treatment.
While promoting concussion documentary, Brett Favre tells Rich Eisen he’d prefer his grandsons play golf, not football
Favre said he's not eager to have his grandchildren play football.
Was Cam Newton’s rapid evaluation and return to play a violation of the NFL concussion protocol?
Questions about how the Panthers handled the aftermath of Newton stumbling and falling may be asked for a while.
49ers’ Marquise Goodwin and Rams’ Blake Countess both evaluated for concussions after Countess’ hard hit on Goodwin
Goodwin was carted off and sent to the hospital as a precaution. Countess was also removed and evaluated for a concussion.
Citing concussions, MLB umpire Dale Scott will retire after 33 season career
Scott has had four concussions in the past five years.
