Tuesday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- HoustonTexans.com reported that J.J. Watt and former first lady Barbara Bush debuted a literacy campaign for kids.
- Titans Online reported that the Tennessee Titans hosted military families from nearby Fort Campbell, Kentucky, for a "Salute to Service" movie screening at LP Field.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Mike James has joined Florida's anti-littering campaign, Buccaneers.com reported.
- Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo hosted his fourth leukemia golf classic, Redskins.com reported.
- BaltimoreRavens.com reported that defensive lineman Chris Canty is staying busy with offseason charity events.
- The Charlotte Observer featured former Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Jordan Gross, who talked to students about humility.
- WDAF-TV in Kansas City looked at how the American Association of Pediatrics is trying to bring an "epidemic" of youth ACL injuries under control.
- In the first part of a series, WVEC-TV in Richmond, Va., examined the issues involving football helmet safety and the Virginia Tech helmet rating system.
- WSYX-TV in Tampa looked at helmet safety among high school football teams in its community.
- The Erie Times-News reported that former Buffalo Bills defensive back Mark Kelso is scheduled to talk about head injuries today at Edinboro University.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor