Wives of NFL coaches juggle lives, become 'very tight-knit group'

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

• The Denver Post profiled the wives of some NFL coaches and how they accept the life their husbands lead.

• The Star Tribune in Minneapolis talked to Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith, who misses the hard-hitting nature of the NFL that he said has been toned down for safety reasons.

• Pro Football Talk reported that the San Francisco 49ers might not have done their diligence when they failed to give tight end Vernon Davis a concussion test after he seemed dazed when he hit his head into a wall.

• Newsday reported that the late NFL player Corey J. Swinson, who spent a great deal of time mentoring youth, was celebrated Sunday at a scholarship fundraiser in his name.

• NJ.com looked at the loophole that allowed the concussion sustained by New York Jets defensive back Antonio Cromartie to go undiagnosed until after last Sunday's game.

• The body of former Kansas City linebacker Jovan Belcher, who committed suicide at the Chiefs facility a year ago, was exhumed at the family's request this weekend to study his brain for signs of disease, according to The Associated Press.

• The Indianapolis Star talked to Indianapolis Colts players about their first job.

• The Durham Herald-Sun reported that Kevin Guskiewicz, a concussion expert and sport science professor who works with the NFL, served as commencement speaker for the University of North Carolina.

• to players and physicians about the increase in serious knee injuries in the NFL during recent seasons.

• The Northwest Times of Indiana reported that concussion awareness has started to take hold in women's pro football leagues.

• The Newark Star-Ledger looked at how brutal injuries plagued college football far before the current concussion debate.

• that reported concussions have risen during the first year of the state's new law for head injury awareness.

• A New Jersey school district has suspended high school drug testing over allegations that samples have been compromised, according to the Asbury Park Press.

• The Capitol Times in Madison, Wis., reported that changes in the state's concussion law will result in less paperwork.

• The Epoch Times named the concussion issue in sports as the 19th biggest sports story of the year.

• Patch.com reported that former professional football players and members of the military were scheduled to meet at Camp Pendleton on Sunday to discuss challenges they face with medical issues.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor