Player safety

Linebacker Trent Cole #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles running back Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 9, 2012 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

NFL Passes Controversial Helmet Rule, Ends Tuck Rule

NFL owners have passed a player safety rule barring ball carriers from using the crown of their helmets to make contact with a defender in the open field.

2013/03/20

NFL referees (credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFL Owners Approve 2 Rule Changes To Enhance Player Safety

NFL owners approved two rule changes on Tuesday to enhance player safety. They might not vote on a proposal to ban offensive players from using the crown of their helmets against defenders.

2013/03/19

Roger Goodell (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Report: Goodell ‘Terrified’ That ‘NFL Player Is Going To Die On The Field’

“He’s terrified of it,” a Hall of Fame player told ESPN The Magazine. “It wouldn’t just be a tragedy. It would be awfully bad for business.”

2013/03/05

B&C Morning Show: Boomer Esiason Sounds Off On NFL Teams Neglecting Players’ Well-Being

While discussing comments made by Redskins tight end Chris Cooley — about how he has taken joy in watching Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo take the field while being far from 100 percent — Boomer Esiason sounded off.

WFAN–2011/10/05

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