If You Have It, You Can Make Anything Look Good<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nThe NFL has also made significant investments in research into the long-term effects of head trauma. In 2016, the league pledged $100 million to fund research into brain injury and related health issues, and has since expanded this commitment to include additional funding for research and player health programs. The NFL has also partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense to fund research into traumatic brain injury, which has helped to advance our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of head trauma and potential treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to these initiatives, the NFL has implemented new protocols for managing concussions and other head injuries. The league has established an independent concussion protocol, which requires players who show signs of a concussion to be evaluated by an independent medical professional before being allowed to return to play. The NFL has also introduced new equipment, such as helmets with improved padding and shock-absorbing materials, to help reduce the risk of head injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite these efforts, the NFL continues to face criticism over its handling of player safety issues. Some critics argue that the league has not gone far enough in protecting its players from the risks of head injury, and that more needs to be done to reduce the frequency of high-impact hits and improve the treatment of concussions. Others have raised concerns about the long-term health effects of playing football, and have called for greater transparency and accountability from the league on these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overall, the issue of player safety is likely to remain a major concern for the NFL and its stakeholders, as the league continues to balance the demands of a physically demanding sport with the need to protect the health and well-being of its players.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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