Opinion: Concussions, broken bones, and more: a week of football in the U.S.
News about concussions and other injuries to young football players appears with alarming frequency, as do reports of the long-term damage to NFL players.
Young pro players are leaving the game for fear of permanent harm to their brains and bodies. Last month, Joshua Perry discussed his retirement at age 24 after suffering six concussions. He’s following in the footsteps of A.J. Tarpley, who retired at age 23, also because of concussion concerns.
