F*ck the NFL? EmRata Asks

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01/19/23 • 23 min

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Sorry but...F*ck The NFL? Just this season, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a heart attack live on the field. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was knocked unconscious after his second concussion in a month. Football is obviously incredibly violent- so why does the league work so hard to cover up the risk it poses to players’ safety? The short answer: money. This week I investigate the history of violence in the NFL, the rise in concern surrounding CTE, and the NFL’s continued reluctance to prioritize human beings over profits.

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