Former Jets QB Suffers Brain Damage
Joe Namath, the former quarterback for the New York Jets, has spoken out about the health of his brain after playing football for years. Namath is one of the most memorable players in the NFL and he had an interview with CBS on Sunday where he discusses medical matters. One of the quotes from the interview is about things that he has seen on his brain that has led to the need for treatments. He continues to talk about how human bodies are just not designed for football. Joe Namath is not the first former NFL player to come forward with this kind of connection between football and head injuries. Tony Dorsett, a former Cowboy, spoke about signs of brain damage as well. Also, this is not the only injury that Namath has experienced as a result of his football career, he also suffered from knee injuries that required two knee replacements.The interview that will air on Super Bowl Sunday touches on the treatments Namath has had on his brain, fortunately also the improvements seen after treatment. The NFL has had countless cases of settlements for former players over concussions. They recently reached a settlement with 4,500 players but this is on hold at the moment. There are further concerns about the millions that may need to be distributed to former players that have serious medical needs. Tune in to the interview with CBS Sunday morning to hear more from Joe Namath about his injuries and medical concerns.
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