Pain management
FILE - Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. A three-time Pro Bowl left tackle released by the Tennessee Titans in February over a failed physical issue is suing renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews for medical malpractice after the October 2020 surgery repairing his torn right ACL left him with “severe and permanent” damage. Attorneys for Taylor Lewan filed the lawsuit Tuesday night, May 2, 2023, in circuit court in Ecambia County, Florida. (AP Photo/Adrian Krau, File)
Pro Bowl tackle Taylor Lewan sues doctor over ACL repair

By Teresa M. Walker May. 04, 2023 02:58 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (24) during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. The Miami Dolphins released veteran cornerback Byron Jones Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in a cost-cutting move.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Dolphins release CB Byron Jones after three seasons

By Alanis Thames Mar. 15, 2023 07:24 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, right, causes a fumble by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Brock Purdy, 49ers ousted by Eagles in NFC title game

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 29, 2023 06:20 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Tannehill overcomes ankle injury, but Titans toppled again

By Greg Beacham Dec. 18, 2022 10:29 PM EST

NFL awards $1 million for 2 studies on cannabinoids effects

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 01, 2022 06:00 AM EST
The NFL is awarding $1 million in research funding to two teams of medical researchers to study the effects of cannabinoids on pain management and neuroprotection...

NFL funding research to help players better manage pain

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 08, 2021 05:33 PM EDT
The NFL will spend up to $1 million funding up to five studies that will examine how to better help players ease their pain and find alternatives to opioids. ...

NFL, NFLPA seek alternatives to opioids for pain management

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 05, 2021 01:41 PM EST
The NFL is taking steps to learn more about different ways to help players manage pain. Last month, the NFL and NFL Players Association...

NFL, union enhance pain management and behavior programs

By Barry Wilner May. 20, 2019 03:00 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and the players' union have two new agreements to address player health in the areas of pain management/prescription medications, and...