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Will the NFL be safer this year?

Clip: 9/4/2014 | 6m 28s

New rules in the NFL are aimed at preventing injuries and reducing contact.

The NFL has been heavily scrutinized for encouraging gameplay at the expense of player safety. As the league kicks off its 95th season, new rules are aimed at preventing injuries and reducing contact. Jeffrey Brown discusses the league’s adjustments with DeMaurice Smith, the Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, and Dr. Matthew Matava of the NFL Physicians Society.

09/04/2014 | Rating NR

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