Veteran Nate Boyer makes pitch as NFL long snapper at Texas' pro day

Wednesday's health and safety news from the world of football:

• The Houston Chronicle featured military veteran Nate Boyer, who worked out during the University of Texas pro day and is seeking a roster spot in the NFL as a long snapper.

• The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said his team could become a platform for domestic violence awareness after the signing of controversial defensive end Greg Hardy.

• The Columbus Dispatch interviewed Ohio State University coach Urban Meyer, who said that football is safer than ever.

• ESPN reported that Arizona Cardinals president Michael Bidwill was instrumental in the league hiring Todd Jones as the NFL's special counsel for player conduct.

• Underdog Dynasty reported that the University of Alabama-Birmingham's helmet concussion research could help to resurrect the school's football program.

• KSTU-TV in Salt Lake City featured area teens who are helping to spread awareness about how to deal with brain injuries.

• area athletic trainers and their role in high school sports.

• at the athletic trainers' role in the community as part of National Athletic Training Month.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor