Source: BroBible
Summary
Former NFL player A.J. Green spoke out about the league’s lack of mental health support after the death of his former teammate Rondale Moore. Green and Moore were teammates on the Arizona Cardinals during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Green believes the NFL prioritizes getting players on the field over their mental health and that real change needs to start at the top of the league. He suggests making it mandatory for players with major injuries to see an independent mental health counselor as part of their rehab.
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The habit of ignoring mental health gets a new name.
A.J. Green joins the chorus of players criticizing the NFL’s mental health support. Rondale Moore’s death sparks a conversation about the league’s priorities. Green suggests mandatory mental health counseling for players with major injuries. The NFL’s approach to mental health is still a “red flag” in the eyes of many. As long as that’s the case, stories like Moore’s will keep happening.
The NFL’s mental health crisis management is a trend that’s not going away.
Author: Evan Null
