Wednesday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- Erie County Times interviewed former Buffalo Bills safety Mark Kelso, who said his career was extended by using a soft-padded helmet extension called the ProCap. He is working with a company that is developing soft-padded technology for helmets.
- Despite a rash of injuries last season, Fox Sports Southwest reported that the Dallas Cowboys do not plan on changing their training routine.
- 49ers.com talked to general manager Trent Baalke about the power and the pitfalls of social media used by players.
- KTTC-TV in Rochester, Minn., reported that the Mayo Clinic is opening a new wing devoted to athletic training and nutrition.
- Medical Xpress reported that a study that sheds new light on sports-related brain injuries.
- KOSA-TV in Odessa, Texas, reported that nearby Fort Stockton students in athletic activities will be subject to random drug tests.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor
