Longform

The story of former Vikings linebacker Fred McNeill and the lasting impact of his concussions.

The history of safety crises in football, why this one is different, and how it could change the game.

Searching for proof that football will endure.

The demise of a Pro Bowl safety, whose last wish before shooting himself in the chest was for his brain to be sent to the NFL’s brain bank.

A profile of Dr. Ann McKee: preeminent neuropathologist, Packers fan, football’s “only hope.”

How different are dogfighting and football?