Football is, inherently, a dangerous sport.
Let’s get that out of the way immediately. There is risk associated with playing football, risk that every player accepts when they put on a helmet and step onto the field. However, there should be ways to mitigate that risk level while still putting forth an entertaining product.
The NFL’s competition committee has been looking at head injuries and is attempting to reduce the risk of serious injuries by instituting rule changes. However, these attempts are often seen as an attempt to ruin or soften the game overall, which the committee disputes.