Head injuries
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a media availability at the NFL football meetings, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Phoenix. The attorneys general of New York and California announced Thursday, May 4, 2023, that they are investigating allegations of workplace discrimination at the NFL, citing lawsuits filed by employees that describe sex, racial and age bias, sexual harassment, and a hostile work environment. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Analysis: NFL can’t shake perception it doesn’t care what players and coaches think

By Rob Maaddi May. 26, 2023 02:05 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The first quarterback-specific helmet designed to help reduce concussions has been approved for use by the NFL and NFLPA, the AP has learned. The helmet, manufactured by Vicis, reduces severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which league data says account for approximately half of quarterback concussions, including the one suffered by Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa last season when his head slammed violently against the turf during a Thursday night game against Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol, File)
Dolphins' Tagovailoa considered retirement after concussions

By Alanis Thames Apr. 19, 2023 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The first quarterback-specific helmet designed to help reduce concussions has been approved for use by the NFL and NFLPA, the AP has learned. The helmet, manufactured by Vicis, reduces severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which league data says account for approximately half of quarterback concussions, including the one suffered by Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa last season when his head slammed violently against the turf during a Thursday night game against Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol, File)
First QB helmet designed to help reduce concussions approved

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 13, 2023 09:30 AM EDT

FILE - Irv Cross, a former NFL defensive back who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, poses at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn., April 8, 1999. Cross suffered from stage 4 CTE at the time of his 2021 death. Cross’ widow said the former Philadelphia Eagle suffered from some of the worst symptoms of the brain disorder. (Ann Heisenfelt/Star Tribune via AP, File)
Former NFL star, CBS anchor Irv Cross had brain disease CTE

By Dan Gelston Feb. 28, 2023 08:05 AM EST

FILE - Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is examined during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. This season revealed, like never before, a glaring amount of instability at quarterback in the NFL, whether because of injury — the reason for nearly half of all changes during the regular season, according to an AP analysis — or poor performance.(AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
Dolphins' Tagovailoa says he's 'all in' to play next season

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 10, 2023 10:06 PM EST

Workers prepare State Farm Stadium, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. for the NFL Super Bowl LVII football game on Feb. 12. (AP Photo/Matt York)
NFL lauds preparation when it comes to player safety

By Dave Skretta And Haven Daley Feb. 09, 2023 07:35 PM EST

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference ahead of the Super Bowl 57 NFL football game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
NFL Commissioner Goodell tackles diversity, concussions

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 08, 2023 05:46 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) sets up to pass during fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
AP Source: Tagovailoa to miss Pro Bowl, still in protocol

By Alanis Thames Jan. 27, 2023 03:23 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) sets up to pass during fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Tua Tagovailoa ruled out of Dolphins' playoff game vs. Bills

By Alanis Thames Jan. 11, 2023 12:21 PM EST

Miami Dolphins place kicker Jason Sanders (7) celebrates after kicking the go-ahead kick during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Miami Herald, Al Diaz via AP)
Dolphins clinch playoff berth after beating Jets 11-6

By Alanis Thames Jan. 08, 2023 04:31 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell, center, watches as practice squad quarterback Mike Glennon (16) and quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) do drills during practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Glennon was signed to the practice squad Wednesday amid injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Tagovailoa out, rookie Thompson to start for Miami vs. Jets

By Alanis Thames Jan. 06, 2023 12:48 PM EST

Youth players with the Gulf Coast Sharks Youth Football Club playing a tackle football game on Sept. 10, 2022, in Gautier, Miss. The league's founder, Joel Fields, said youth football leagues are often unregulated. Some leagues allow children as young as five years old to play tackle football, he said. (Joel Fields via AP)
Football fans grapple with violent side of a beloved sport

By Jocelyn Noveck Jan. 05, 2023 01:35 PM EST

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel looks on during the second quarter the start of an NFL football game, in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Miami signs Mike Glennon to practice squad amid QB injuries

By Alanis Thames Jan. 04, 2023 12:19 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' uneven season leads to must-win game vs Bills

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 02, 2023 05:51 PM EST

FILE - Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) gets tackled by Green Bay Packers linebacker Kingsley Enagbare (55) after passing the ball to Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (81), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Tagovailoa has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game at New England after suffering a concussion in Miami's Christmas Day loss to Green Bay. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol, File)
Review: Tagovailoa didn't show concussion signs vs. Packers

Dec. 31, 2022 12:52 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17), right, celebrates with Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Tua Tagovailoa officially out with concussion at New England

By Alanis Thames Dec. 30, 2022 01:21 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, left, holds the ball as he hits the ground while Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai, right, defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Without Tua, Dolphins need to find a win to reach playoffs

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 29, 2022 04:53 PM EST

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in College Park, Md. Maryland takes on North Carolina State in Duke's Mayo Bowl.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Tagovailoa's return still very unclear, even to his brother

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 29, 2022 03:02 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Dec. 4, 2022, in Houston. Clowney sustained a concussion in the team's 13-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Dec. 17 and has been placed in league protocols. Clowney, who is in his second season with the Browns, left in the first half to be evaluated for a head injury and didn't return. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday that Clowney is being treated for a concussion. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney back from concussion, practicing

Dec. 28, 2022 03:39 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) congratulates Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23), center, after he scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
McDaniel: Tua suffered concussion in loss to Packers

By Alanis Thames Dec. 28, 2022 12:44 PM EST