Monday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.) featuredSeattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, who was honored by his hometown high school in nearby Lakewood.
- Reuters talked to Houston Texans running back Arian Foster on his acting debut in "Draft Day."
- Fox Sports reported that the Houston Texans have added mixed martial arts to their offseason training program.
- Click2Houston.com reported that Seattle Seahawks running back Christine Michael took a friend of his family to her high school prom in Houston.
- Former NFL running back Eddie George was honored in return to his alma mater, Fort Union Military Academy, WAHU-TV in Charlottesville, Va., reported.
- Steelers.com reported that Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II has been honored by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for his work with the charity.
- Fox Sports reported that former San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman will try a career in pro wrestling after signing with the WWE.
- The Boston Globe reported that long-time New England Patriots physician Dr. Thomas Gill announced he is leaving the position to focus on private practice. He also has served as the Boston Red Sox team doctor.
- NFL.com reported that New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will start jogging soon in his recovery from reconstructive knee surgery.
- The Palm Beach Post wrote about Anquan Boldin, who annually holds the Q-Fest in his hometown of Pohokee, Fla.
- The Alexandria (Va.) Times wrote about a local physician and how he has seen football injuries change over the years.
- BWW Fitness featured Michael Husted's Kicking Pro Camp, which tries to give young kickers a shot at pro football.
- The Cumberland (Md.) Times-News reported that a bill to create a concussion sensor pilot project died without a vote in Maryland.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor
