The NFL is committing $60 million to help develop technology and another $40 million as its introduces a new player health and safety initiative.
The league says over the next five years, the money will go towards medical research, primarily neuroscience developments in engineering, biomechanics, advanced sensors and material science with medical research helping to "advance progress in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of head injuries."
The NFL previously granted the National Institutes of Health $30 million designated for research in 2012.
In a letter on the “Play Smart. Play Safe” website, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is investing in research to explore new and effective ways to treat concussions.