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How football has gotten where they are with concussions
A look at the history of how the phenomena of concussions grew in the NFL.
Created by
Matthew LaPorte
⟶ Updated 23 Nov 2017 ⟶
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Events
NFL creates Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee
Merrill Hoge retires due to concussions
NFL Commissioner Tagliabue downplays concussion problem
Leigh Steinberg sounds a warning
New Return-To-Play Guidelines
Mike Webster claims football gave him dementia
NFL Retirement Board sides with Mike Webster
Dr. Pellman says serious brain injuries are rare in NFL
Research suggest concussions may lead to neurological problems
MTBI members question Return-To-Play guidelines
Dallas owner says quarterback Troy Aikman should ignore concussion concerns
Troy Aikman retires
Dr. Bennet Omalu discovers CTE
Dr. Pellman sends knocked-out player back into game
Justin Strzelczyk dies
MTBI says NFL players are less susceptible to brain injuries
Terry Long commits suicide
Omalu publishes his CTE findings
Study ties concussions and dementia
Omalu publishes second CTE paper
Andre Waters commits suicide
Patriots player tells all
Goodell voices concern over Return-To-Play
Pellman resigns
Study shows concussed players at risk for depression
New MTBI chair nicknamed "Dr. No"
NFL hosts concussion summit
NFL issues concussion pamphlet
Scientists crash the super bowl
Study finds players are more likely to get dementia
NFL says study is flawed
Scientists present their case on Capitol Hill
MTBI chairs resign
NFL Spokesman acknowledges concussions' long-term effects
New Return-To-Play guidelines
NFL Donates
NFL warns players
CTE found in college player
NFL donates again
Dave Duerson commits suicide
NFL changes kick-off rules
Former player files lawsuit against NFL
Concussions rise in NFL
Ray Easterling commits suicide
Junior Seau commits suicide
NFL funds Youth Concussion Awareness Initiative
Dr. McKee presents research
NFLPA funds study
NFL announces new concussion safety measures
NFL announces more rule changes
NFL's settlement
Problems still remain
CTE research continues
CTE study results
Chris Borland retires
Concussion the movie is released
Former NFL player commits suicide while in jail
Ex-NFL player confirmed as 1st case of CTE in living patient
NFL's concussions decrease
The fight against concussions continue
