Luke Kuechly is a football player who retired from the N.F.L in 2020 when he was only 28 years old. He played on Carolina Panthers since 2012 and has endured at least three concussions.
Even though he retired, Kuechly still keeps close ties to the game. He serves as a scout for the Carolina Panthers and is coaching football for kids.
Last month Kuelchy visited Congress to discuss brain injury. The legislators understand that there is still work to be done to fix this vital issue.
In an interview with The New York Times, Kuechly says, “the more we can get up there and talk about it and explain perspectives, I think the better off we are.”
While public awareness of concussions has increased dramatically since 2012, the NFL’s stance hasn’t changed. There was and still is a strict return to play policy and spotters at every game; the spotters’ only job is to watch if anyone gets injured on the field. Even with all this protection, Kuelchly still wishes that people will be more mindful of the serious effects of football. But overall, Kuelchly believes that the N.F.L. has done a fine job keeping people safe.
Tua Tagovailoa, the quarterback of the Miami Dolphins, received a hard hit to his head last year. When Kuechly was asked about Tua, he states: “I want Tua to play as long as Tua wants to, and I want him to play as safe as he can.”
Even after going through three severe concussions, Kuelchly still isn’t worried about his long-term health. “I think the biggest thing for me is healthy lifestyle.” He said. “Eat well, sleep well, exercise, be outside. Keep your mind active.”
When he’s coaching 12-year-old kids, he often gets asked about the safety of football by their parents. He tells them that the decision of what is best for their child is ultimately up to them. He also tells them about the positives of football like learning about toughness and how to fight through things and about the people that he met through the game.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/sports/football/luke-kuechly-retired-football-concussions.html
Even though he retired, Kuechly still keeps close ties to the game. He serves as a scout for the Carolina Panthers and is coaching football for kids.
Last month Kuelchy visited Congress to discuss brain injury. The legislators understand that there is still work to be done to fix this vital issue.
In an interview with The New York Times, Kuechly says, “the more we can get up there and talk about it and explain perspectives, I think the better off we are.”
While public awareness of concussions has increased dramatically since 2012, the NFL’s stance hasn’t changed. There was and still is a strict return to play policy and spotters at every game; the spotters’ only job is to watch if anyone gets injured on the field. Even with all this protection, Kuelchly still wishes that people will be more mindful of the serious effects of football. But overall, Kuelchly believes that the N.F.L. has done a fine job keeping people safe.
Tua Tagovailoa, the quarterback of the Miami Dolphins, received a hard hit to his head last year. When Kuechly was asked about Tua, he states: “I want Tua to play as long as Tua wants to, and I want him to play as safe as he can.”
Even after going through three severe concussions, Kuelchly still isn’t worried about his long-term health. “I think the biggest thing for me is healthy lifestyle.” He said. “Eat well, sleep well, exercise, be outside. Keep your mind active.”
When he’s coaching 12-year-old kids, he often gets asked about the safety of football by their parents. He tells them that the decision of what is best for their child is ultimately up to them. He also tells them about the positives of football like learning about toughness and how to fight through things and about the people that he met through the game.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/sports/football/luke-kuechly-retired-football-concussions.html
