carajean34j1e | yesterday
The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution. "If every player were a medical doctor that could recognize symptoms of concussions, then that would be a great idea," NFLPA assistant executive
Freakonomics (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
We recently solicited your questions for George Atallah, the assistant executive director of external affairs for the N.F.L. Players Association. Atallah responded in a fashion that I believe is unique among all previous participants in our reader-generated Q&A's: he answered every question you asked. If thoroughness counts for anything - not to mention candor and the willingness...
Giants Gab (Free subscription) | 12/06/2009
From Mort of ESPN: In a significant move that could impact the flow of money to potential free agents and the competitive balance of teams, the NFL has notified the players’ union that, effective next March, owners will pull the plug on the $100-million-per-year revenue-sharing program that has subsidized lower-revenue clubs, multiple sources said. By Tuesday, the [...]
Baltimore Beatdown (Free subscription) | 12/05/2009
While it's a huge step for the multi-billion dollar NFL to make a stand on the increasing number of concussions, it really is no better than what each team has been pretty much doing for the most part already. The league has long wanted to keep their superstars on the field and whether it be by changing the rules and throwing more penalties in order to protect the QB's, or turning their heads when...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL PLAYERS, the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association, announces the release of "NFL PLAYERS Helmets Off: Fashion Forward" to air on Fox Sports Network throughout the month of December.
The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
NFL teams now have new, stricter instructions for when players should be allowed to return to games or practices after head injuries, guidelines that go into effect this week. In the latest step by the league to address a hot-button issue, commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to the 32 clubs Wednesday saying a player who gets a concussion should not return to action on the same...
New Orleans Saints (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
NFL ADOPTS STRICTER STATEMENT ON RETURN-TO-PLAY FOLLOWING CONCUSSIONS COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL notified NFL teams today that a new and expanded statement on return-to-play for a player who sustains a concussion will take effect with games beginning this week. The stricter 2009 statement on return-to-play was developed by the NFL’s medical committee on concussions in conjunction with...
New Orleans Saints (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago
DREW BREES SELECTED AS QUARTERBACK FOR USA FOOTBALL/NFLPA “ALL-FUNDAMENTALS” TEAM USA Football, the sport’s national governing body on youth and amateur levels, and the NFL Players Association have selected quarterback DREW BREES of the New Orleans Saints and 25 other NFL players to the inaugural USA Football/NFLPA “All-Fundamentals” Team....
Mile High Report (Free subscription) | yesterday
More photos » by David Zalubowski - AP 4 months ago: Denver Broncos tackle Ryan Clady checks over his equipment as he heads to the practice fields during NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo., on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Browse more photos » USA Football, the sport's national governing body on youth and amateur levels, and the NFL Players Association...
BroncoTalk (Free subscription) | yesterday
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Ryan Clady has been selected as part of the inaugural USA Football/NFLPA “All-Fundamentals” Team. The 26-man roster “honors the NFL’s most fundamentally-sound players who also commit themselves to service in their communities.” Clady is one of the NFL’s best, and the honor is well deserved. Congrats to Sweet Feet for...
SportsAgentBlog (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago
Jason Kyle has little to complain about. The 6′3, 242 lb, 37-year-old long-snapper is in his 15th season in the NFL and is currently playing for his 6th team since entering the league. That team, the New Orleans Saints , is 12-0, and Jason has played in all 12 games. He works hard on and off the field and is not waiting until retirement to begin building his own business. The business that he has created...
thejetsblog.com (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
Something we haven’t spent a lot of time on, but will be focusing on over the next few months is the NFL’s current issues with the labor deal. The NFL has told the players union that the revenue sharing program that helps some of the lower revenue teams in the league will cease after this [...]
Travel Registered Nurse (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
NFL Issues Tougher Rules on Handling of Head Injuries NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday sent a memo to the league's 32 professional football teams outlining the toughest rules yet for when players with head injuries can return to games or practices. In the latest development in what has become a heated controversy, the new rules state that a player who gets a concussion...
