Casualties of the Gridiron

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  • 2013
  • 2 Seasons

Casualties of the Gridiron documents the journey of retired NFL players who battle brain trauma, crippling pain, and drug addiction. With the support of one another and a dedicated team of medical professionals, these retired athletes struggle to heal themselves and find a better life.

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11. What Does Will Smith's "Concussion" Really Mean for the NFL?
December 23, 2015
We check in with former NFL player Ray Lucas and director of P.A.S.T. player services Jennifer Smith to find out what's changed since season one of "Casualties of the Gridiron"-and how Will Smith's new film, "Concussion," can help bring awareness to football players suffering from devastating brain injuries.
Jerry Kramer and Jennifer Smith on the Origin and Progress of Gridiron Greats
10. Jerry Kramer and Jennifer Smith on the Origin and Progress of Gridiron Greats
March 20, 2014
Green Bay Packer legend Jerry Kramer meets with Jennifer Smith to talk about how treatment of former NFL players has progressed in the years since the two of them founded the charity Gridiron Greats to address medical issues facing retired players.
Ray Lucas Talks About NFL Concussions on the Eve of Super Bowl XLVIII
9. Ray Lucas Talks About NFL Concussions on the Eve of Super Bowl XLVIII
March 13, 2014
On the eve of Super Bowl XLVIII, Ray Lucas sits down with Wisconsin Sports Radio to talk about post-concussion issues affecting NFL players and the importance of information resources. He also explains how P.A.S.T. intervened in his own downward health spiral to bring him back from the edge.
Terry Tautolo Turns Life Around with Help from P.A.S.T.
8. Terry Tautolo Turns Life Around with Help from P.A.S.T.
March 6, 2014
After years of addiction to methamphetamine, former NFL player Terry Tautolo gets the treatment he needs to turn his life around with help from P.A.S.T., the Sierra Tucson Treatment Center and his former NFL and UCLA coach Dick Vermeil.
Learning How to Identify and Treat Post-Concussion Issues
7. Learning How to Identify and Treat Post-Concussion Issues
February 25, 2014
Ray Lucas and Leonard Marshall talk with fellow retired football players about their post-concussion CTE symptoms. They identify ways that P.A.S.T. has helped them treat their lingering injuries, and how they hope to help the next generation of players proactively tackle post-career health issues.
Ray Lucas Opens Up About His Ongoing Health Challenges
6. Ray Lucas Opens Up About His Ongoing Health Challenges
February 18, 2014
Ray Lucas talks about his ongoing struggles with chronic pain and addiction, and how he copes with this daily reality.
Ray Lucas Explains How He Thinks the NFL Can Improve Former Players' Lives
5. Ray Lucas Explains How He Thinks the NFL Can Improve Former Players' Lives
February 11, 2014
Ray Lucas discusses what he thinks the NFL can do to improve the lives of retired football players. From extended medical insurance coverage to a transition program out of the NFL, Lucas describes the support he'd like to see form the organization.
Educating the Next Generation About Concussions
4. Educating the Next Generation About Concussions
February 4, 2014
Retired football player Ray Lucas travels to a New Jersey high school to educate student athletes about the dangers of concussions.
Jennifer Smith Explains Her Motivation To Help Retired Football Players
3. Jennifer Smith Explains Her Motivation To Help Retired Football Players
January 28, 2014
Jennifer Smith, P.A.S.T.'s director of player programs explains what motivated her to help retired athletes manage their chronic pain and other sports-related injuries. Over the years, she has worked to improve the conditions of former football players including Jerry Kramer, Willie Wood, Conrad Dobler and John Mackey.
Ray Lucas Shares His Experience with P.A.S.T. Clinic at Fundraiser
2. Ray Lucas Shares His Experience with P.A.S.T. Clinic at Fundraiser
January 21, 2014
Retired football players Ray Lucas and Christian Okoye speak about their life-changing experiences at P.A.S.T., a resource group that aims to assist former athletes with lingering sports-related injuries.
Passing Down the Love of Football Through Coaching
1. Passing Down the Love of Football Through Coaching
January 14, 2014
Despite being honorably discharged from the Army for concussion-related injuries sustained playing football, Gene Merlino and his wife Kelly have decided to let their son play football. The Merlinos discuss that decision and Gene's desire to keep coaching even with his lingering game-related brain injuries.
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  • Premiere Date
    November 14, 2013