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Geplaatst: 01-08-2017 04:18:18 Onderwerp: NFL ending partnership with the National Institute of Health |
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"The NFL's Jake Ryan Womens Jersey agreement with [the funding arm of the NIH] ends August 31, 2017, and there are no Jordy Nelson Womens Jersey current research plans for the funds remaining from the original $30 million NFL commitment." This news comes Kevin King Youth Jersey on the heels of a recent study that found brain damage in 110 out of 111 ex-NFL players, including a kicker and a punter, positions that were previously thought "safe." It is also a mere two LaDarius Gunter Womens Jersey days after commissioner Roger Goodell responded to a letter from House members inquiring on if the NFL would honor its commitment of $18 million in funding to the NIH. The league Martellus Bennett Youth Jersey responded that "We are currently engaged in constructive discussions with the [Foundation for the National Institutes of Health] regarding potential new research projects and the remaining funds of our $30 million commitment," in a written letter through a spokesman. The letter Montravius Adams Youth Jersey continued to say that "In September 2016, the NFL pledged $100 million in support for independent medical research and engineering advancements in neuroscience-related topics. |
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