Tom Waddle backs concussion tech start-up business by coach

Thursday's health and safety news from the world of football:

• Crain's Chicago Business reported on former Chicago Bears wide receiver Tom Waddle, who is an investor in a concussion tech start-up business.

• Sports Illustrated's FanSided talked to Chris Valetta, who was part of a panel of former players that recently met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell about the league's personal conduct policy.

• NOLA.com reported that New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson was one of 22 NFL players who helped to film public service announcements against domestic violence.

• The Spartanburg, South Carolina, Herald Journal reported that Marcus Lattimore's foundation donated gear to prevent youth football head injuries.

• the area's high school athletic trainers and their role in the community football teams.

• WCCO-TV in Minneapolis featured a new helmet sensor being tested at an area high school.

• The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina, reported on a study that said offensive linemen are least likely to report head injuries.

• The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review talked to members of the Allegheny Health Network, who said education is the key to preventing and treating concussions.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor