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For shame.

I guess the NFL is doing this to avoid lawsuits that would become even more costly if they admitted it. And the issue is real, if enough former players sue, then the NFL will make things safer.

I guess the NFL could pray for some kind of miracle helmet technology break through that stops/limits concussions but beyond that I'm not sure what can really be done ... so it is what it is I guess. You can't take hitting out of the game otherwise it isn't (American) football. If you are playing football just know what you are getting into.

To be fair, after CTE was finally proven and thereafter accepted by the NFL, they have instituted many rules to protect players. In addition to the risk of CTE a required clause in all new NFL player contracts.

The rules include penalties for any and all helmet-to-helmet contact. Disallowing the use of the head during tackles, and no spearheading other players in an attempt to tackle. The side effect of this is highly increased penalties during the game and since tackling has become much more difficult games now have a higher average score.

Even with these measures put in place the risk is still high with no absolute solution to the problem other than ending the sport.

This part is the problem. The NFL doesn't want people to know what they're getting into.