NFL and NFLPA Now to Formally Support BU CSTE Research
"After weeks of transforming its approach to concussions and its research into their long-term effects among players, the NFL not only announced Sunday that it would support research by its most
vocal critics but also conceded publicly for the first time that
concussions can have lasting consequences." - NY Times
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"We are very pleased that the NFL has decided to encourage all current and retired players to participate in our center's research, including our brain donation program. This research is key to understanding the true scope of this problem and to developing solutions for active and retired professional players, as well as collegiate and youth athletes." (Read full press release)
NFLPA to Support BU CSTE Research
Dr. Thom Mayer, NFLPA medical director said, "We will encourage our players, both retired and current, to participate in this independent academic research at Boston University School of Medicine. In addition, this collaboration will allow us to educate our players on the findings as quickly as possible so that they can make informed decisions regarding their own health. Our goal is to protect our players to the fullest extent possible given the nature of the game of professional football. This ongoing research is a critical piece of that effort." (Read full press release)
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