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Our latest findings,
plus action steps
and resources from
leading researchers.

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FINDINGS PUBLICATIONS

Winning Team.

Our family and player advisors take
their jobs seriously.

 

At any time, they may be providing
us feedback, spreading the word
about the study, bringing in the
perspective of the NFL community,
or sharing how their careers have
impacted their family.

Meet the team

FEM-FL: Family Experiences
Managing Football Lives

What do partners and spouses of NFL
players experience? We are examining
their physical, mental, and emotional
health, as well as their careers, in this
pilot study.

Join Us Read our results

True or false?

We unpacked some common myths
about health and football.

 

Watch our video to learn about
these myths and what you can
do to maximize your health now.

Watch the webinar

Alleviating fears

“The study has made me aware of how different issues
and concerns can snowball into ‘unhealthy.’ At the
same time, this study has identified those contributing
factors. Learning this information has helped to alleviate 
fears and to work through each of these factors and symptoms.”

John Sinnott
Former Offensive Tackle, 1980-1982
Player Advisor, Football Players Health Study
at Harvard University
Read our results See our resources

Health Checklist for
Former NFL Players

A conversation starter
with your healthcare provider.

View the checklist Download the Checklist

Know Your Over/Under

See our guide on how to manage your
blood pressure to improve your health.

Read more Download the guide

How does your unique playing
experience impact your health?

Participate in our health questionnaires
and help us find out.

JOIN US

Community is everything.

There’s a lot of life to be lived when the
game is over,but don’t forget to keep in
touch with your former teammates.
Community is everything.

Chad Brown
Former NFL Linebacker, 1993-2007
Player Advisor, Football Players Health
Study at Harvard University
Join Us

Family plays a significant
role in former players' lives.

Our family advisors provide
unique insight on former players,
and help guide our research.

TAMEKA HANNON & CIARA DOCKERY
Family Advisors
Meet our Family Advisors

Former football players tell their unique stories

Don Davis
Doing Studies Well
John Sinnott
For a Better Understanding
Matt Bahr
Being a Teammate
Lester Archambeau
It's about the Player
Isaiah Kacyvenski
Gather and Preserve
Mickey Washington
Studying the Entire Body
Paul Zukauskas
Nothing Comes Close
Nolan Harrison
An Evidence-Based Study
Pisa Tinoisamoa
Thinking About My Teammates
Max Lane
For Future Generations
Chad Brown
Understanding the Big Picture
Steve DeOssie
Living a Healthy Life

NEWS & INSIGHTS

05/07/2025
NFL Spouses and Partners Face High Levels of Caregiver Burden, Anxiety, and Depression
09/24/2024
Study of Former NFL Players Finds 1 in 3 Believe They Have CTE
08/29/2024
Osteoarthritis and Former NFL Players

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