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NFL Reportedly Interested In Researching Position-Specific Helmets

The topic of concussions is a football issue that will not die down any time soon, nor should it, as it is at the forefront of safety concerns in what is arguably the nation’s most violent and dangerous source of sports entertainment, perhaps short of boxing. The topic has inspired lawsuits and major motion pictures and documentaries alike.

According to a Tweet from NFL reporter Ian Rapoport yesterday, in which there was no elaboration, admittedly, the league intends to begin sharing its concussion data that it has collected over the years to helmet manufacturers.