Head injuries back in NFL focus as Broncos target Cam Newton

The start of a new American Football season rekindled some old — and troubling — issues for the NFL.

Head injuries back in NFL focus as Broncos target Cam Newton
Sat, 10 Sep, 2016 - 01:00
Pat Graham

Nobody could attest to that better than Cam Newton.

The Carolina Panthers quarterback was victimised by helmet-to-helmet hits at least three times in a 21-20 loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. Net result of those hits: Zero penalty yards.

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