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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates a two point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against he Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Arlington, Tx. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Burrow's antihunger efforts evolve into foundation

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 05, 2022 04:30 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) walks off the field after playing against the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Daniel Jones practices as Giants prepare for the Packers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 05, 2022 02:25 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) on a fourth down during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Indianapolis. Taylor was stopped short of the first down. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts still awaiting word on Taylor's status against Broncos

By Michael Marot Oct. 04, 2022 03:29 PM EDT

FILE - Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, talks with defensive end Marcus Smith (97) during stretching before an NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, in Renton, Wash. Marcus Smith III nearly tried to commit suicide because of pressure from football. He went to practice and told coach Pete Carroll and defensive line coach Cliff Hurtt what happened. “He supported me in every way possible. He actually helped me get that therapist, let me know that everything was going to be fine,” Smith said of Carroll. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
NFL players working to ease stigma around mental health help

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 04, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is examined during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Analysis: NFL isn't passing the eye test on head injuries

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 04, 2022 02:40 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) misses a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bucs: TE Brate initially complained of shoulder discomfort

By Fred Goodall Oct. 03, 2022 06:33 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer (5) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Patriots QB Brian Hoyer leaves with head injury, Zappe in

By Steve Megargee Oct. 02, 2022 05:10 PM EDT

FILE - Fox commentator Terry Bradshaw is sen before the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. On Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, Bradshaw said that he has been treated for two forms of cancer in the past year. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Terry Bradshaw says he's been treated for 2 kinds of cancer

By The Associated Press Oct. 02, 2022 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Aug. 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. Whether the three-time All-Pro will play Sunday at Houston remains a mystery. Leonard acknowledged Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, that he's feeling better as he practices more though the Colts are playing it safe with one of their top play-makers heading into the season opener. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Colts' Leonard makes season debut, then suffers concussion

Oct. 02, 2022 12:44 PM EDT

Rams' David Edwards in concussion protocol, ruled out Monday

Oct. 01, 2022 09:20 PM EDT
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Rams left guard David Edwards will miss Los Angeles' game at San Francisco on Monday night after reporting possible symptoms of a...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is assisted off the field after he was injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee )
AP source: Union fires consultant who evaluated Tagovailoa

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 01, 2022 04:31 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals' Josh Tupou (68) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. Tagovailoa suffered a second frightening injury in five days when he was carted off the field Thursday. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Column: Tua shouldn't have played, but complex issues remain

By Paul Newberry Sep. 30, 2022 06:57 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is examined during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
NFL's handling of concussions questioned after Tua's injury

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 30, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is examined during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Dolphins' Tagovailoa has concussion, no timetable for return

By Alanis Thames Sep. 30, 2022 03:58 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals' Josh Tupou (68) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Explainer: Tua Tagovailoa, fencing response and NFL protocol

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 30, 2022 01:14 AM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is examined during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa stretchered off with head injury

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 29, 2022 09:39 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Wilson cleared by doctors, will start for Jets at Pittsburgh

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 28, 2022 11:53 AM EDT

Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) rushes towards Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) before he was injured on a play during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa not in concussion protocol

By Alanis Thames Sep. 26, 2022 02:42 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) talks during a post game news conference after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Bills 21-19. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee )
AP source: NFL, NFLPA reviewing Tagovailoa's quick return

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 25, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

NFL pleased with Guardian Cap summer results

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 14, 2022 03:28 PM EDT
Guardian Caps helped reduce the number of concussions among NFL players mandated to wear the padded helmets during training camp, according to data from the league. ...