The league said Wednesday it would fund research on head trauma, which is believed to affect nearly one-third of all retired NFL players.
No amount of head protection can fully protect players from concussions.
Parents know that football comes with a risk of brain damage. But many black families feel that the sport is still the best option for their kids.
The film Gleason explores the heartbreaking toll of Lou Gehrig’s disease on a young athlete.
Bennet Omalu, the doctor who first identified chronic traumatic encephalopathy, believes the former football star suffered from the disease.
A top official has acknowledged a link between football and CTE, the degenerative brain disease.
Players have responded to the surprising retirement of 49ers linebacker Chris Borland with supportiveness and concern about their own health.
Concern for player safety is at an all-time high, but it's unclear whether it's the responsibility of schools, coaches, or youth leagues to take measures to protect kids.