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Nominate your favorite Chargers for their Mt. Rushmore
Even though the Chargers have never won a Super Bowl and have played in only one of them, they’ve got plenty of all-time greats. Possibly, too many to fit on one Mt. Rushmore. From Dan Fouts to Junior Seau to Kellen Winslow to Lance Alworth to Charlie Joiner to Don Coryell to Ron Mix to…
Lawsuits filed by Seau family consolidated into concussion case
Wrongful-death lawsuits filed by the children and the parents of the late Junior Seau have been consolidated into the master suit of concussion litigation the NFL and other defendants face in federal court in Pennsylvania, the Associated Press reported Tuesday. Both Seau’s children and parents filed suit earlier this year in California. In January, ABC and ESPN…
NFL Concussion Awareness: An Exclusive with Dorsey Levens
Note from the Author: Before the start of the NFL season, the concern surrounding head trauma in the league appeared to be mounting. With the tragic loss of Junior Seau in May of 2012, the scrutiny regarding the safety of the game, and the league’s action toward it began to intensify. Show More Summary
NFLPA Speaks out About Health and Safety Concerns
Just one week after it was revealed that Junior Seau's family would sue the NFL for long-term brain damage caused by concussions, the NFL Players Association spoke out about safety concerns in the league. According to the AssociatedShow More Summary
Ed Reed: Junior Seau knew what he was signing up for
Ravens safety Ed Reed hasn’t been shy when it comes to expressing his thoughts about the NFL’s attempts to increase player safety. Reed said earlier this season that the only way to stop concussions it to stop playing football and the topic came up again in New Orleans. Reed admitted that he has days where…
Ed Reed on Junior Seau: “He signed up to play football. Things are going to happen.”
The issue of concussions in the NFL is touchy. The former players suing the league, saying it misled them about the dangers of concussions, is an even trickier debate.
Some will argue players obviously understand the risks of playing NFL football and are compensated well for playing. Show More Summary
PFT Live: Does trading Revis make sense?
Mike Florio talks about the Jets exploring a Darrelle Revis trade, the reemergence of Ray Lewis‘ past, and if Junior Seau’s family suing the NFL will hold up in a court of law.
ProFootballTalk: Biggest questions left after Seau’s death
Mike Florio comments on the lawsuit filed stemming from Junior Seau’s death and wonders if Seau willingly played football despite realizing he was suffering from significant cognitive symptoms.
Seau lawsuit outlines symptoms dating back to mid-1990s
The complaint filed by the estate and four children of linebacker Junior Seau contains claims and allegations typical of the thousands of other concussion lawsuits. For example, the lawsuit refers to the NFL’s glorification of violent play via videos sold by NFL Films, quoting Seau from a 1993 offering in which he says, “If I…
Junior Seau’s family files wrongful death lawsuit against NFL
In a lawsuit that could have a significant impact on the NFL, the family of Junior Seau has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in California Superior Court against the league, according to the Associated Press.
Seau committed suicide last May at age 43. Show More Summary
Junior Seau's Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against NFL
The family of former NFL linebacker Junior Seau has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NFL, according to Barry Wilner of the Associated Press (via NBC Sports). The family of Junior Seau has sued the NFL, claiming the former linebacker's suicide was the result of brain disease caused by violent hits he sustained while playing football. Show More Summary
Seau estate sues NFL
On the heels of the disclosure that linebacker Junior Seau suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephelopathy when he committed suicide in May 2012, Seau’s estate is now suing the NFL for wrongful death. The suit was filed Wednesday in California Superior Court. The NFL likely will move swiftly to shift the case to federal court and…
Details Behind Junior Seau's Diagnosis of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
Concussions and the recently-described disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy ( CTE ) continue to threaten the long-term viability of the NFL, and Junior Seau's posthumous CTE diagnosis represents just the next of many chapters in this story. Show More Summary
Junior Seau: Changes Are Still Needed to Protect Players from Brain Injuries
I consider myself to be old school. I like big hits and I’m willing to admit it. I also have an objection to many of the NFL’s rules that are supposed to protect players from serious injury. I don’t think it was a big deal that Robert Griffin III was left in the game or that Justin Smith will play this weekend. Show More Summary
NFL responds to Junior Seau brain test results
Here's what the NFL had to say in a statement released Thursday morning.
Position Statement: Risks won’t stop people from playing football
The big news of the day for those with an anti-football agenda was that Junior Seau had chronic traumatic encephalopathy. But Mike Florio says this should surprise no one. Seau played football for 20 years. The real question is how will this change behavior in the NFL. Show More Summary
Junior Seau Test Results Showing CTE Exemplify Why NFL Concussion Rules Are Key
Football is a violent game and it always will be. Nobody would watch flag football for 11 hours on a Sunday. But the results of tests taken on Junior Seau's brain following his suicide last year show why it's important for the NFL to keep pushing tougher concussion standards. Show More Summary
Junior Seau findings are important
The sad story of Junior Seau took another turn. ESPN is reporting that the San Diego Chargers' legendary linebacker -- who committed suicide last May -- suffered from the type of chronic brain damage that also has been found in dozens...Show More Summary
Seau's brain tests positive for CTE
Former NFL LB Junior Seau suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), doctors confirmed to his family.
NFL’s statement on Seau’s CTE condition shows a total disconnect from its own negligent past
Perhaps the saddest and most unfortunate aspect of the Thursday news that former NFL linebacker Junior Seau suffered from a neurological condition common to individuals who have had repeated head trauma was that it did not come as a surprise. Show More Summary