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Legendary NFL quarterback Ken Stabler suffered from CTE, according to researchers. Stabler had stage 3 CTE, according to Boston University researchers who studied his brain. “He had moderately severe disease,” said Dr. Ann McKee, chief of …
Dr. Bennet Omalu, whose work inspired the “Concussion” movie, strongly believes that O.J. Simpson suffers from CTE. Omalu originally identified the disease and he thinks Simpson exhibits a number of symptoms. “I would bet my medical …
The NFL is no longer contributing $30 million to a massive Boston University study that will examine the relationship between playing football and brain disease. According to the National Institute of Health, the league did not withdraw its offer. …
The NFL has backed out of a massive research project that is seeking to better understand the relationship between playing football and brain disease, according to a report. ESPN’s Outside the Lines reports that the NFL pulled a $30 million …
A Boston University research group that studied the brains of 91 deceased former NFL players determined that 87 of the men, or 96 percent of the sample, suffered from some form of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). In a report published by PBS, …
Now that a 24-year-old linebacker who is in seemingly good health has chosen to retire, the NFL once again finds itself trying to convince folks that the sport of football is safe. That means we’ll likely be hearing a lot this offseason from …
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland is retiring from football after just one season due to concerns about the long-term effects of head trauma. Borland, 24, told ESPN’s Outside the Lines on Monday that he made the decision after …
Chicago Bears safety Chris Conte has missed time this season with a variety of injuries, most notably two concussions. Considering he is only 25, you could understand if Conte was already worrying about the long-term health risks associated with …
Former NFL quarterback Kevin Kolb was forced to end his playing career before he reached his 30s because of head injuries. Kolb suffered four concussions that we know about. The first came in 2010 when he was with the Philadelphia Eagles and the last …
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles took a huge hit from San Diego Chargers cornerback Brandon Flowers as he was crossing the goal line on a first-half touchdown run Sunday. Flowers had to leave the game with a concussion, but Charles …
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis shared some thoughts on Wednesday about concussions that probably won’t make the league happy. During his scheduled press conference, Lewis was asked if he has any concern for Vontaze Burfict’s …
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden is no stranger to injuries. The former fourth overall pick is now in his fifth season, and it is going to be the fifth in which he has not been able to play a full 16 games. There are injuries players can …
Add former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker to the list of players who admit they would hide concussion symptoms if it meant getting back into a game. The NFL has recently made a serious push to improve their methods for identifying …
The NFL has decided to overturn the one-game suspension it gave Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed earlier this week for his hit on Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. However, the league is still fining Reed $50,000 for the play, and …
A joint investigation conducted by ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” and PBS’ “Frontline” show could shed new light onto the issues surrounding the long-term effects of concussions players suffer while playing in the NFL. …
Calvin Johnson and the NFL have very different views on the issue of concussions. The league has spent a good deal of time, money and effort over the past couple of years trying to make the game of football safer — or at least create the …
