Topic: National Football Conference

Former Super Bowl-winning QB reports memory loss

DALLAS (Reuters) - Super Bowl memories are meant to last forever, but former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon worried on Thursday that his could fade away like his ability to remember things as simple as why he walked into a room.McMahon is ...
Colts wide receiver Austin Collie suffers another concussion in win over JaguarsThe brief return of Austin Collie re-energized Indy's offense.Now, the Colts hope he'll be back in time for the playoffs.The second-year receiver left just before halftime Sunday after getting hit in ...
With no such thing as concussion-proof helmet, NFL takes other steps to thwart head injuriesAs Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson prepared to return last weekend from his second concussion in less than a year, he was given a special, new helmet. While ...
Rodgers cleared to practice for Packers, hopes to play Sunday as concussion recovery continuesQuarterback Aaron Rodgers was cleared by doctors and returned to practice for the Green Bay Packers on Thursday. Assuming he doesn't have a setback in his recovery from a ...
NJ congressmen hold hearing on bill to help identify, treat concussions in young athletesThese days, even a tap on the head can cause high school senior Niki Popyer to lose consciousness. Headaches are her constant companion, she's not allowed to drive, and ...
As Warner shows, culture of hiding concussions in NFL seems to be slowly changingKurt Warner headed to a meeting with Arizona Cardinals medical staff and coaches before Sunday's game wrestling with the question of whether to be honest about the post-concussion symptoms ...
After playing with concussion, Packers' Kampman says cautious approach is bestAaron Kampman says the Green Bay training staff won't need to keep a sharp eye on him when he returns to the field for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.If he ...
Eagles' Brian Westbrook could miss significant time after suffering second concussionBrian Westbrook has always come back from a long list of injuries throughout his career.Now another concussion could stop him cold.Westbrook's status is uncertain after the former All-Pro running back sustained his ...
49ers defenders Lewis, Ulbrich could be out for remainder of seasonTwo San Francisco 49ers defenders with concussions could be done for the season.Safety Michael Lewis sustained his third concussion of the season during Sunday's 45-10 loss to Atlanta and was to have ...
49ers will start Lewis at strong safety following 2 concussions in preseasonMichael Lewis will start at strong safety in the San Francisco 49ers' season opener Sunday at Arizona after sustaining two concussions in the preseason.Lewis' first concussion occurred Aug. 18 during a ...
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