NFL Physical Exams: Saving Careers, Catching Issues

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. Every NFL player deal comes with a catch, pinning a physical exam. These thorough checkups are standard from the scouting combine through every trade or signing, outlined in the league's collective bargaining, agreement. They cover everything from general medical reviews and orthopedic checks to EKG heart tests, blood work, brain function assessments, urine analysis, vision, hearing, dental exams, and x-rays or other scans as needed. The goal splits into two big areas, according to sports medicine expert Dr. Ashwin Rao, a former Seattle Seahawks physician. On the medical side, doctors dig into overall health history, heart risks, kidney function, and mental well-being, much like a regular doctor's visit, but with pro-level detail. Players share their records, and teams often exchange them once someone's in the league. The orthopedic part zeroes in on past injuries, like multiple knee tears, using scans to

1:03gauge long-term risks in a brutal sport like football. Teams run these at facilities or nearby hospitals, then discuss results with the player and staff. It's not a simple pass or fail. Teams weigh it against position, contract, and wear and tear tolerance. Those can crumble over findings, as seen with Las Vegas Raiders star Max Crosby's recent scare in Baltimore or past Baltimore cases, voiding. $29 million and $30 million packs due to physical issues. Last year, Detroit's Frank Ragnau backed out of a comeback over a hamstring strain. These exams save careers in lives, too, catching Hodgkin's lymphoma and tight-end foster maraud during a Saints visit, leading to treatment and his. Dr. Raun notes growing uniformity across leagues, always prioritizing the athlete's health first. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels, built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLO.com.