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Football Injuries

Sports

Five Years Later, Former Rutgers Standout Eric LeGrand Still Believes He Will Walk Again

The life of the former defensive tackle, who was paralyzed during a kickoff return.

Justin Heckert ESPN Sep 2015 15min Permalink

Science Sports

Why Former 49er Chris Borland Is the Most Dangerous Man in Football

“The concussion that led Borland to retire came on a routine play, and that’s precisely his point.”

Steve Fainaru, Mark Fainaru-Wada ESPN Aug 2015 30min Permalink

Sports

Can a Better Football Helmet Save Your Kid’s Brain?

The flawed data on safety equipment.

Patrick Hruby Washingtonian Dec 2014 20min Permalink

Science Sports

Theater of Pain

Being injured in the NFL.

Tom Junod Esquire Jan 2013 25min Permalink