What's Happening: Former NFL Player News
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I wish I had the time to blog about all the different articles I've read over the past few months, but here are links to some of the ones that caught my attention. Just click on the title of any article that may interest you. Please feel free to post your comments and opinions at the bottom of the page.
New NFL Painkiller Lawsuit
Namath on concussions: “Would never have played if I knew about effects”
Hall of Fame won't allow Junior Seau's family to speak at induction
Why did the NFL voluntarily give up its tax exempt status?
Stanford research suggests football helmet tests may not account for concussion-prone actions
Jerome Bettis Says He Sold Drugs and Shot at People While Growing Up in Detroit
Jerry Rice Removes Shirt to Better Dance with Lingerie-Clad Model (video)
Ex-NFL player catches home burglar on video, burglar is ex-teammate
Commentary: Ex-NFLer-turned-agent says contracts not lone reason players need agents
Charles Haley to 49ers rookies: “Act like the white guys”
Memory and Brain Differences in Former NFL Players Who Lost Consciousness During Concussion
Former NFL players find new life in NASCAR
Former player are involved in a lot of activities that are having a positive impact on their communities. There are three organizations that provide information on a regular basis. Here are links to their most recent newsletters:
NFL Legends Community Newsletter
NFLPA Former Player Newsletter
If you do not get these newsletters sent to your email inbox and would like to receive them, please contact the phone number or email address provided at the website and request to be included on their email list.
Information is power!
"I don’t know, has become.....I don’t know yet.” – Bill Gates
