With player safety threatened by an uptick in concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the NFL made lowered-helmet tackles a penalizable offense that could result in an ejection. Some fans hate the rule change. The NFL used to be a place where the toughest men played, where the hits were hard and injuries were shaken off. Still, there is life after football, and making the league safer is necessary for the long-term health of its players. What do you think?
PERSPECTIVES
Big hits and memorable battles are why people fall in love with football.