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Baltimore Ravens defensive back Kyle Hamilton was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans for a hit on a defenseless wide receiver. Hamilton delivered a helmet-to-helmet shot to Titans wide receiver Chris Moore midway through …
The official trailer for “Concussion” was released on Monday, and the upcoming film must scare the crap out of at least some of the big wigs at NFL headquarters. The movie, which is based on a true story, stars Will Smith as Nigerian-born …
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 …
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Isaac Redman shared some information with reporters on Wednesday that is likely to make Roger Goodell cringe and could result in his team being fined. During Pittsburgh’s Week 2 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, …
The NFL reached a massive settlement with more than 4,500 former players on Thursday who had sued the league over the long-term effects of head trauma. While some players are satisfied with the outcome, others feel that the NFL simply bought its way …
Like any multi-billion dollar business would have done, the NFL took a step toward making a major problem go away on Thursday when it announced a settlement in the concussion lawsuit filed against the league by roughly 4,500 former players. The price …
The NFL has spent the past several years trying to adjust the rules of the game in a manner that will protect players from head trauma. Concussions have become a major in the sport, and lawsuits from former players continue to pile up against the …
The NFL has done a fairly effective job of cutting back on head shots and helmet-to-helmet contact over the past several seasons, but at what price? With decreased risk of concussions comes increased risk of knee injuries, and Atlanta Falcons tight …
The more fines and suspensions Roger Goodell hands out over head shots, the clearer his message becomes. Players may not like it, but helmet-to-helmet hits are no longer tolerated in the NFL. Neither is launching yourself at an opponent, leading with …
The NFL has decided to fine Ryan Clark $40,000 for his head shot on Ed Dickson during Sunday night’s Ravens-Steelers game, and Clark is not pleased. The fine was particularly hefty because Clark is a repeat offender (a late hit out of bounds …
Roger Goodell is not the biggest Chad Ochocinco fan. Anyone who watches football knows that and understands why. Ochocinco constantly undermines the commish by accepting fines for quirky antics and end zone dances and continuing to do his thing …
Here’s another perfect example of why the NFL’s push to cut down on head shots is important. Helmet-to-helmet contact is a problem throughout all levels of football, and unfortunately that includes Pee Wee. Guyism posted a video on …
With all the talk about head shots that’s been circling the NFL over the past few weeks, there have been a number of theories about what the punishment should be for a player who’s guilty of such behavior. Last week, the league slapped …
The fines that the NFL normally hands out for head shots and unnecessary roughness penalties are usually a joke. Before Sunday, it wasn’t uncommon for a player to be fined anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 for an illegal or dangerous hit during …
