Denver Broncos players appreciate NFL's protocol for concussions

Published: Jan 02, 2015 at 05:08 AM

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

The Denver Post reported that non-NFL sources have said concussions were down in the league for the second consecutive season -- those official numbers won't be released until later this month -- and the concussion protocol was responsible for putting safety first among players.

The Baltimore Sun reported that Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata apologized to his teammates this week for reportedly testing positive for Adderall.

NPR station WBUR-FM in Boston reported on the military rehab center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that is welcoming NFL retirees.

Performance trainer Mackie Shilstone wrote in the New Orleans Times-Picayune about concussions in the NFL this season.

KUSA-TV in Denver looked at how high schools in Colorado upgraded their football helmets this season.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor

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