Wednesday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- Seattle Seahawks running back Derrick Coleman, who has been hearing impaired since he was 3, met and inspired more than 100 deaf children at Tacoma's Baker Middle School, KING-TV in Seattle reported.
- The Boston Herald detailed the road to recovery for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who sustained a torn ACL and MCL last Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
- The Cincinnati Bengals made a grant to Mercy Hospital to help cover the costs of baseline concussion testing of athletes at 28 area high schools, the Cincinnati Business Courier reported.
- The New York Daily News reported that 39 former players -- mostly former New York Giants and Jets -- filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Manhattan federal court against the NFL and companies associated with helmet maker Riddell, seeking damages of more than $75,000 each and a medical monitoring program paid for by the league.
- The Houston Chronicle reported on Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson, who spent $17,000 in 80 seconds on toys for at-risk children.
- NewOrleansSaints.com reported on members of the New Orleans Saints and NBA's New Orleans Pelicans taking part in a tobacco-free living event.
- NewOrleansSaints.com also reported on New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham, who talked to the East Jefferson High School football team as it prepares for the state championship this weekend.
- The Charlotte Observer reported on Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams helping out at a food distribution event.
- Steelers.com reported on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor taking part in the Shop with a Jock event.
- WRTV-TV in Indianapolis published a Scripps Howard News Service story on breakthroughs in imaging in detecting long-term brain injury effects.
- CoachUp.com published a list of a warning signs for parents on concussion awareness, according to Imperial Valley (Calif.) News.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor
