Wednesday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- USA Today reported that the NFL is considering adding the King-Devick eye movement test to its concussion protocol as many teams already use it.
- KIMT-TV in Mason City, Iowa reported that the Mayo Clinic has forged a licensing agreement with the King-Devick Test for sideline concussion testing.
- KEYC-TV in Mankato, Minnesota, offered reaction from area football coaches to the Mayo Clinic partnership.
- Bloomberg News took an in-depth look at the Virginia Tech STAR ratings for football helmets.
- Cherokee Nation reported that a Cherokee military veteran is one of 10 vets nationwide to receive a trip to Super Bowl XLIX.
- KCChiefs.com looked at recent efforts by the Kansas City Chiefs to help in the community.
- TSN in Canada reported that former NFL wide receiver Austin Collie, who suffered four concussions in the NFL, signed with the CFL Montreal Alouettes.
- The Washington Times featured former Navy long snapper Joe Cardona, who has interest from the NFL despite a military commitment.
- Forbes reported that college-athlete drug testing was upheld 21 years ago this week.
- The Athens Banner-Herald profiled University of Georgia director of sports medicine Ron Courson and the advances he has made with concussions and athlete mental health.
- KNAU-FM in Flagstaff, Arizona, reported on a bill to create a concussion awareness day in the state.
- The Casper (Wyoming) Star-Tribune reported that the state senate has OK'd a bill for concussion liability in school sports.
- The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Missouri schools are making progress on working with students on concussions.
- Pop Warner Football announced that it saw concussions decline in a pilot program that used Unequal Technologies' supplemental helmet padding.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor
