Washington Post looks at NFL's efforts with Heads Up Football

Published: Oct 24, 2013 at 05:23 AM

Thursday's Heads Up Football news:

The Washington Post published an in-depth story on the NFL's involvement in the Heads Up Football program, as well as a graphic look at how USA Football is teaching a safer technique for tackling.

The report looked at the formal training USA Football-affiliated coaches must pass as part of the Heads Up Football program.

KHAS-TV in Hastings, Neb., looked at how the Heads Up Football program is helping to prevent concussions in its community.

Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Brian Finneran will participate in a Heads Up Football clinic, according to Patch.com in Stone Mountain, Ga.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor

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