Friday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that Minnesota Vikings special teams coach Mike Priefer returned to the team after his two-week suspension for sensitivity training after using an anti-gay remark during meetings in 2012.
- CBS Sports reported that the Boston City Council on Wednesday approved health and safety measures for NCAA athletes who play in Boston, including requiring a neurotrauma consultant at every Division I football, ice hockey and men's lacrosse event to monitor head, neck and spine injuries.
- The Baltimore Sun reported that the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith will be honored for his work with homeless people.
- Colts.com featuredIndianapolis Colts defensive end Cory Redding, who launched a pledge program at an area high school.
- KOLN-TV in Lincoln, Neb., reported how one of its high schools is helping athletes return to the classroom after concussions.
- KCBS-TV in Los Angeles reported on the concussion pill being developed by researchers at the University of Texas-Dallas to relieve symptoms of head injuries.
- KETK-TV looked at the implementation of baseline concussion testing in Tyler, Texas.
- An educator and author explained for Time why she let her 9-year-old son play football.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor