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Concussion Watch: NFL Head Injuries in Week 4
Week 4 of the NFL season saw at least five players removed from games because of possible head injuries, as well as an intriguing update on an injury from week 3.
October 1, 2013
Concussion Watch: NFL Head Injuries in Week 3
The third week of the NFL season saw at least seven players removed from games because of possible head injuries.
September 25, 2013
For the NFL, Focus on Concussions Yields Mixed Results
Despite a new emphasis on player safety, a FRONTLINE analysis found NFL concussions on the rise in 2012, as half of players returned from their injuries without missing a game.
September 24, 2013
Report: NFL Concussion Settlement Could Shut Out Many
The very first players to be diagnosed with football-related brain damage may not allow any compensation, according to a new report.
September 20, 2013
NFL Reaches $765 Million Settlement In Concussion Lawsuit
The NFL has reached a settlement with more than 4,500 former players who were suing the league for allegedly concealing a link between traumatic brain injuries and professional football.
August 29, 2013
A Note from FRONTLINE: ESPN and "League of Denial"
You may notice some changes to our League of Denial and Concussion Watch websites.
August 22, 2013
Questions Over NFL Doctor Cloud League's Concussion Case
As the former chairman of the NFL's powerful research arm, Dr. Elliot Pellman helped shape the league's concussion guidelines, yet as a rheumatologist, he had no previous expertise in brain research.
August 18, 2013
What Are the Youth Football Laws in Your State?
Since 2009, every state except for Mississippi has enacted legislation designed to minimize the risk of football-related head injuries.
August 13, 2013
Coming Soon on FRONTLINE: "League of Denial"
This fall, FRONTLINE will air a special two-part investigation examining whether the NFL has covered up the risks of football on the brain.
August 6, 2013
Legal Battle Over NFL Brain Injuries Ordered Into Mediation
A federal judge is delaying her ruling on the NFL's request to dismiss the case brought by more than 4,200 players so that both sides can explore whether a "consensual resolution is possible."
July 10, 2013
NCAA Lawsuit Asks, Should Student-Athletes Be Paid?
Plaintiffs in the case, O'Bannon v. NCAA, argue that they are entitled to a portion of the revenue the NCAA earns by licensing the "likeness" of players in broadcast rights and video games.
June 20, 2013
NFL Helmet Manufacturer Warned On Concussion Risk
Despite the warning, Riddell promoted its Revolution helmet -- used by players from youth leagues up to the NFL -- as providing better protection against concussions.
May 1, 2013