Monday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- The Arizona Republic's Dan Bickley talked to new NFLPA president Eric Winston, a free agent offensive lineman who wants to continue his career. In his new role, one of his agenda items is to increase "financial literacy" among players.
- The Boston Globe looked at how NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell plans to bring more respect on the field and the locker room in the NFL.
- The Jacksonville Times-Union's Vito Stellino wrote that the NFL owes the late Ralph Wilson Jr. a debt of gratitude.
- AZCardinals.com reported that Arizona Cardinals president Michael Bidwill said the NFL will be ready for the first openly gay player in Michael Sam.
- The Baltimore Sun reported that nearly 5,000 people attended Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith's charity basketball game.
- Seahawks.com reported that Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has been involved in marketing during the offseason.
- The Seattle Seahawks' Christine Michael is taking a Texas teen with autism to her high school prom, KVUE-TV in Austin reported.
- Former Minnesota Vikings defensive back Paul Krause is retiring from the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, the Star-Tribune reported.
- Forbes looked at Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton's success as an entrepreneur.
- The second Canadian Sports Concussion Project seminar was held this month in Toronto with experts saying they are making great strides in diagnosis and treatment of concussions, according to the Winnipeg Free Press.
- The Daily Oklahoman reported on legislators who say the state's concussion law deserves an update four years after it was one of the first in the nation to be passed.
- The Columbia Chronicle in Chicago reported on an Indiana University study that said collegiate athletes are more likely to face health issues as they age.
- Reuters reported how Navy SEAL training methods flow into mainstream fitness.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor
