NFL embraces brain injury awareness as camps open
The NFL begins training camps with a new poster in all locker rooms warning players about repetitive brain injuries. Commissioner Goodell pushed reforms after years of denial, funding studies, establishing baselines for all players, and pledging to improve safety, a move praised by experts like Nowinski while acknowledging past failures.
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Jets Nose Tackle Jenkins Drops Pounds Eating Cookies
New York Jets lineman Kris Jenkins reports a 20 pound weight loss since May while on Dr Siegal's Cookie Diet eating six cookies daily. At 6 foot 4 and 365 pounds he aims for improving knee rehab after an ACL tear and competes with teammate Damien Woody in a weight loss challenge announced by coach Rex Ryan for a charity donation.
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Holmgren takes Browns helm aiming to back coach Mangini
New Browns president Mike Holmgren says he will support coach Eric Mangini and answer questions as needed while focusing on offense. He notes the need for flexible approaches and recalls Buffalo and Seattle experiences as he adjusts to Cleveland’s 2009 season sting and fan expectations.
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Browns set training camp schedule at Berea Browns facility
Training camp begins Saturday with two practices 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. and 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Browns headquarters in Berea with Beech Street entrance. Holmgren discusses Jake Delhomme and Joe Haden negotiations while players Shaun Rogers C J Mosley and Dave Francis start on the P U P list. Commissioner Goodell visit looming as Rogers suspension possible. Season tickets near goal. hotline and parking details provided.
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Redskins drop Williams for season with lung blood clot
Washington Redskins place offensive lineman Mike Williams on injured reserve after discovery of a blood clot in his lungs. Williams had dropped weight to return to the NFL and started eight games last season before the setback. Coach Mike Shanahan called it a setback but said the team is glad it was caught early.
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