Monday's health and safety news from the world of football:
- The Washington Post reported that the NFL is considering more protection rules for option quarterbacks.
- Former NFL wide receiver Sean Morey is trying keep players safer for the Princeton University sprint football team, which is a member of an eight-team collegiate league that bars players who weigh more than 172 pounds, the Times of Trenton reported. He retired in 2010 under doctor's advice because of numerous concussions.
- Chicago Bears safety Charles Tillman, who recently was named NFL Man of the Year, will host the Charles "Peanut" Tillman 5K race next Saturday around Soldier Field, the Chicago Tribune reported.
- An editorial in the Philadelphia Inquirer called for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to take a greater stand against bullying in the NFL locker rooms.
- The Athens Banner-Herald looked at how youth football has become safer with stronger initiatives involving head injuries under Goodell.
- The Miami Dolphins cheerleaders visited troops in Kyrgyzstan, their website reported.
- The New England Patriots announced they are taking nominations for the Myra Kraft Community MVP, which includes 26 grants of $200,000.
- WVIR-TV in Charlottesville, Va., looked at how medical experts are helping to educate parents on diagnosing sports discussions.
- As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Augusta Chronicle published a column that told parents brain injuries of all severities deserve follow-up attention.
- USA Today's High School Sports site looked at the Indiana bill that would require concussion education for all football coaches.
-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor
