Player Safety
Further information: Concussions in American footballThere has been widespread controversy over the league's part in player safety. Goodell has fined Lions player Ndamukong Suh for stomping, as well as Steelers linebacker James Harrison for a hard tackle, as well as suspending the 2 players.
The league has also been criticized for its efforts in preventing concussions, in which eight former players have died, and have also had concussions throughout their careers. With the suicide of linebacker Junior Seau in 2012, concerns arose about the connection between player deaths and concussions. As a result, on April 9, 2013, a lawsuit involving 4,100 plaintiffs and 222 consolidated lawsuits against the NFL will be held by a federal court.
Read more about this topic: National Football League Controversies
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