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NFL union pans commissioner's call for players to report on teammates' possible concussions

06:16:06 PM (ET), Friday, November 20, 2009

(AP Photo) Byline: John Amis

The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution."If every player were a medical doctor that could recognize symptoms of concussions, then that would be a great idea," NFLPA assistant executive director George Atallah said in a telephone interview Friday.

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	News Articles Friday, November 20, 2009 NFL union pans commissioner's call for players to report on teammates' possible concussions Feds seeking $631,000 judgment against ex-Steelers player Mel Blount for IRS debts Thursday, November 19, 2009 Childress signs extension to remain as coach of Minnesota Vikings Metrodome landlord infuriates Vikings with offer to extend lease another 2 years Browns meet with player's union representatives; meeting not prompted by practice complaints Matchup of 1-8 Lions and Browns leads to blackout on TV in and around the Motor City AP IMPACT: Nearly a fifth of 160 NFL players asked said they hid effects of concussions Santonio Holmes: Ben Roethlisberger may have been out of sync, but Steelers weren't After crying in front of team, Jets coach Rex Ryan defends actions Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown out for season because of foot injury Browns quarterback Brady Quinn fined for his low hit on Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs Wednesday, November 18, 2009 With former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell struggling, Raiders turn to Bruce Gradkowski Quotes from players interviewed recently by the AP about concussions Responses to AP survey of 160 NFL players about concussions Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe suspended for 4 games for violating NFL drug policy Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Pittsburgh-Baltimore to remain Sunday night game Nov. 29 despite flex scheduling options Commissioner fines Titans owner Bud Adams $250,000 for obscene gesture to Bills fans after win Monday, November 16, 2009 Belichick defends decision to go for first down rather than punt in Patriots loss to Colts Jon Gruden agrees to multiyear contract to stay at ESPN, suggesting no return to coaching 30 years later, Joe Greene finally get his CLIO award for iconic Coke commercial Saturday, November 14, 2009 Fargo Shanley defeats Devils Lake in OT for 2A championship Friday, November 13, 2009 Stadium wall collapses at high school football playoff game in SC; 12 taken to hospital Bears QB Cutler fined $20,000, DT Harris $7,500 for conduct during blowout loss to Arizona Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco fined $20,000, reprimanded for bringing $1 'bribe' onto field Report: NFL moves to scuttle guerrilla ad campaign following TD pose by Eagles TE Celek No TV blackout for Browns, who team up with sponsors to buy tickets for Monday night game Thursday, November 12, 2009 From Vick to Gonzalez: This time, a Falcons player shows some love for animals Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Nashville judge authorizes Steve McNair's widow to sell late NFL player's restaurant Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Eagles-Chargers game sells out; local TV blackout lifted Browns facing possible TV blackout for Monday night ESPN game vs. Ravens Chiefs release former Pro Bowl RB Larry Johnson, who had been suspended for using gay slur Game Summaries Friday, November 20, 2009 Ricky Williams scores 3 TDs in fill-in role, Dolphins reach .500 with 24-17 win over Panthers Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Cleveland Rocked: Ravens strike for 2 quick scores in 3rd quarter to blank Browns 16-0 Monday, November 16, 2009 Risky business: Belichick's gamble fails, Manning leads Colts to 35-34 win

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