Dallas-area firm helps players make financial transition from NFL

Published: Apr 08, 2015 at 05:49 AM

Wednesday's health and safety news from the world of football:

WFAA-TV in Dallas featured a Grapevine, Texas, business that is helping NFL players make the financial transition from football.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported NFL teams are looking more closely at the personal conduct of prospects before they are drafted, talking to former NFL general manager Phil Savage.

The Bleacher Report looked at the perseverance of wide receivers Austin Collie and Wes Welker to continue playing despite a history of concussions.

The Harvard Medical School announced earlier this year that it has a 10-year agreement with the NFL Players Association to study injuries in the league.

The Memphis Commercial Appeal previewed a forum that will look at the state of concussion care in the city.

The Alexandria (Minnesota) Echo looked at the value of youth football players to diversify their sports for development.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor

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