Aaron Rodgers on recent issues with NFL concussion protocol: 'We've got to police ourselves'

Wakanda News Details

Aaron Rodgers on recent issues with NFL concussion protocol: 'We've got to police ourselves'

Getty Images Last week, the NFL and NFLPA jointly announced that they would be making changes to the league’s concussion protocol in the wake of the controversial handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s recent injuries. Findings from the joint investigation into the application of the protocol in that instance have not yet been released, but there has […]

The post Aaron Rodgers on recent issues with NFL concussion protocol: ‘We’ve got to police ourselves’ appeared first on The Black Chronicle.

Source: Homepage news - The Black Chronicle

You may also like

Blacklock living NFL dream near home

Like most college football players, Ross Blacklock dreamed of hearing his name called in the first round of last month’s NFL

fave

Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

No Video Of NFL’s Deandre Baker & Quinton Dunbar Robbing The Cookout

Multiple people involved in the investigation had told us they were confident there was video from the May 13 incident — but a spokesperson for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office tells us straight-up there’s no video, “not that I’m aware

fave

Source: Black America Web

LeBron, Richard Sherman, & More React To Drew Brees’ Ignorant NFL Kneeling Protest Comments

fave

Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

Holder, Eric H. (1951- )

Eric H. Holder, Jr., U.S. Attorney General since 2009, was born on January 21, 1951 in the Bronx, New York to parents of Barbadian descent, Eric, a real estate agent and Miriam Holder, a telephone operator. Holder was raised in East Elmhurst, Queens, a community which included a number of famous

fave

Source: Black Past

‘Orlando Messed Up’: Draya Shuts Down the Internet with Half-Naked Picture

“ALL THIS PERFECTION IN ONE fans admired her curvy figure, one fan noted that Michele’s ex-fiancé Orlando Scandrick messed

fave

Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Cris Carter is a notable African-American sports figure as he formerly played football in the National Football League. The football teams he used to play for include Philadelphia Eagles, the Minnesota Vikings and the Miami Dolphins. His most successful career years were with the Minnesota Vikings

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Nov

25

1965

Howard University

Howard University (HU or simply Howard) is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university (HBCU) in Washington, D.C. It is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with high research activity and is accredited by the Middle States

fave

Source: BlackHistory.com

Mar

2

1867

Fred Williamson

Born on March 5, 1938, in Gary, Indiana, Fred Williamson has remained under the spotlight in various fields for a long time. Former Football player and actor, Williamson has produced and directed various movies along with being a black belt in Kenpo, Shotokan Karate and

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Mar

5

1938

Buchanan v. Warley (1917)

Buchanan v. Warley

fave

Source: Black Past

NFL announces major incentives for team to hire minorities in top posts

National Football League (NFL) teams must now interview at least two minority candidates for head coaching positions under new resolutions that the league hopes will improve diversity among its 32

fave

Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

NFL Announces Major Steps to Incentive Teams to Hire Minorities for Top Posts

(NNPA) – National Football League teams must now interview at least two minority candidates for head coaching positions under new resolutions that the league hopes will improve diversity among its 32

fave

Source: The Sacramento Observer

Alaska Airlines and Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson Launch '12th Fan Rescue' Contest

Alaska Airlines and star NFL quarterback Russell Wilson are coming to the rescue of Seahawk fans across the country by offering to fly two loyal fans to Seattle this weekend to watch the Seahawks battle the New Orleans Saints in their divisional playoff game. In “Russell’s 12th Fan

fave

Source: Savoy Network

In his final days, Ahmaud Arberry's life was at a crossroads

On Feb. 23, Arbery was shot to death by a father and son who told police they grabbed guns and pursued him in a pickup truck because they believed he was responsible for break-ins in their neighborhood — a black man, killed by two white

fave

Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com

Anthony “Tony” Drew Dorsett is a retired American Football Running Back who is mostly famous for his performances with the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Apr

7

1954

NFL Starters and LSU Alumni Design Limited-Edition Line of Backpacks

Accessories and outerwear brand, Sprayground, known for pioneering the advancement of the traditional backpack into a global art movement, announced today the release of a limited-edition line of backpacks designed by NFL stars and former LSU teammates Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York

fave

Source: Savoy Network

NFL Announces Major Steps to Incentive Teams to Hire Minorities for Top Posts

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent

fave

Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

Missouri officers accused of assaulting black woman, son

Andrew M. Stroth of the Chicago-based Action Injury Law Group said Marvia Gray was especially traumatized by how her son was treated given other high-profile incidents involving white officers and black men, including the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, another St. Louis

fave

Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

Kathy N. Waller

Kathy N. Waller - Savoy Network

fave

Source: Savoy Network

Texans Bill O’Brien stands with Floyd family, understands why players kneel

Houston Texans coach and general manager Bill O’Brien spoke Wednesday morning with passion and great empathy about the George Floyd tragedy that has gripped our

fave

Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

Texan Greenard in pursuit of greatness on and off the field

That drive should ultimately push Greenard to be his best for the team that drafted him in third round (90th overall) in last month’s NFL

fave

Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

Investigate Not Just Ahmad’s Death, But The System That Let His Killers Escape

The 64-year-old former police investigator and his 34-year-old son who are charged in his death told police he thought Mr. Arbery looked like a man suspected in several break-ins in the

fave

Source: The New Journal and Guide

Savoy Magazine Announces The Most Influential Black Lawyers of 2015

Savoy Magazine releases their Spring issue featuring the 2015 Most Influential Black Lawyers. This comprehensive list features the top partners from leading national law firms and corporate counsel from Fortune 1000

fave

Source: Savoy Network

Enough is Enough!

When the Black Lives Matter movement grew in strength, voice and prominence several years ago, I remember seeing signs posted in yards that said, “blue lives matter” (meaning police officers) and I thought: “you totally do not get

fave

Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

William "Willie the Pro" Thrower (1930-2002)

William ‘Willie the Pro” Thrower was the first African American to play as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Thrower was born on March 22, 1930, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Although his statistics as a college and high school football player are good, and his pro

fave

Source: Black Past

Mar

22

1930

NFL Owners Table Proposal to Incentivize Hiring of Minority Coaches, GMs, Per Report – Free Press of Jacksonville

Under the proposal, any team that hires a minority head coach would receive a six-slot bump for their subsequent year’s third-round NFL draft

fave

Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly

How To Help George Floyd Protesters: A List Of Places To Donate

Amid the unrest in Minneapolis and cities throughout the country following the murder of Floyd, social and racial equity organizations are rallying around those who are on the frontlines fighting for

fave

Source: NewsOne

NFL Announces Major Steps to Incentive Teams to Hire Minorities for Top Posts

National Football League teams must now interview at least two minority candidates for head coaching positions under new resolutions that the league hopes will improve diversity among its 32

fave

Source: The Charleston Chronicle

Drew Brees Doesn’t Care About Black People

Back when I watched the NFL — before the league blackballed Colin Kaepernick for peacefully kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness about the Black people killed by police brutality around the country — I was a diehard New Orleans Saints

fave

Source: NewsOne

Steve McNair , in full Steve LaTreal McNair, byname Air McNair (born Feb. 14, 1973, Mount Olive, Miss., U.S.—died July 4, 2009, Nashville, Tenn.), American gridiron football player who threw 174 touchdown passes during his 13 National Football League (NFL) seasons (1995–2008), primarily while

fave

Source: Brittanica

Jul

4

2009

Ernest Davis commonly referred to as “Ernie” by friends and colleagues, was an American football halfback who passed away at the mere age of 23 due to complications from leukemia. Born in New Salem, Pennsylvania on December 14, 1939, Davis was a popular athlete in his school and college

fave

Source: Black History Resources

More from Homepage news - The Black Chronicle

Texas child welfare agency hushed staffers about trans kids investigations

J.K. Rowling's new book is about a YouTube cartoonist who gets doxxed by online trolls

Black Pearl to buy Florida-based maker of contact lenses

Iconic Austin Restaurant Known For Cheeky Signs Is Expanding Across Texas

Oklahoma Supreme Court Gives Marijuana Activists Temporary Win As They Fight For Legalization Ballot Placement

Meghan Markle speaks about her efforts ‘forgiving’ royal family

Texas adopts new natural gas weatherization rules 18 months after grid crash

Fort Worth police: Suspect shoot at officers during chase, crash

Call it what you want, but ‘quiet quitting’ is not slacking off

Texas monkeypox death in Harris County first in the U.S.

Megachurch pastor Matt Chandler steps down after Instagram DMs

Oklahoma Sooners' Reggie Grimes Stepping Into Leadership Role With Starting Spot

Texas economic activity shows signs of weakening, reflected in loads, power prices

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awards $1.2 M in achievement scholarships to Texas college students

'She’s a person. She’s a mom,' Oklahoma family still searching for answers year after young mother's death

Wisconsin news anchor Neena Pacholke found dead at home

Department of Justice reveals uncovered efforts to obstruct probe of Trump's Florida estate

City of Lubbock Health Department offers latest tips on COVID testing and vaccines after Biden Administration decision | KLBK | KAMC

Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip petitions for clemency as execution date nears

DeSantis' new rules for pension investments push Florida into fight against Wall Street

Houston, Texas weather: Rain, thunderstorms expected area

Man arrested in deadly shooting of Dutch soldier outside Indianapolis hotel

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.31.22

Country Singer-songwriter #LukeBell, Whose Throwback Style Blended Strains of #Texas, ... - Latest Tweet by IANS India

WATCH: Oklahoma LB David Ugwoegbu Interview

Trump news today: DoJ says Mar-a-Lago documents ‘likely concealed and removed’ to obstruct probe

Does Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Want to Defund the FBI?

Watch: Oklahoma Sooners CB Woodi Washington Interview

A comedian made a viral plea to her insurance company. It involved vomit.

'Blatant abuse of power': Ousted Florida prosecutor sues DeSantis over suspension

1 person taken to hospital after an explosion in Fort Worth

Fetterman rejects Oz offer to hold first debate, calls list of 'concessions' insulting

Female candidates address migrant rapes during South Texas border tour

WATCH: Oklahoma WR Marvin Mims Interview

Cook Children's seeing increase of patients for COVID-19 tests

Heisman longshots worth a closer look include Florida QB Anthony Richardson, Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel

Four people are found shot to death in a North Dakota wheat field

Florida State Undrafted Rookie makes Los Angeles Rams 53-man roster

Mesquite ISD teacher aide charged with sexual assault of child

Suspect surrenders following standoff in Oklahoma City

Texas Tonka Liquor asks help from St. Louis Park after repeated burglaries

Wanted murder suspect arrested in Oklahoma City

Special master in Trump case would harm national security interests

Florida adds 85,000+ COVID cases from New Year’s weekend

Dallas sex abuse suspect shoots himself, police say

Florida A&M's ineligibility fiasco blamed on administrative blunder

Health News Roundup: Texas reports first U.S. death in person with monkeypox; Monkeypox outbreak can be eliminated in Europe, WHO says and more

Families are bearing the brunt of Jackson's latest water crisis

Comp Insurers Object to Florida Hospital Payments Set at 2X U.S. Average

Hope you like rain, as precipitation floods North Texas forecast

Education Facts

Lifestyle Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)