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 Buffalo (Wyoming) Bulletin featured 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