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Several research groups competed to study Junior Seau's brain after he died. Did the NFL help pick the winner?

ESPN investigative reporter Steve Fainaru talks to Zubin Mehenti about the article he co-wrote with brother Mark Fainaru-Wada on the potential conflict of interest of two top concussion researchers.

Chris Johnson and T.J. Ward have been impacted personally by gun violence, but these NFL players have very different views on gun ownership.

Since becoming NFL commissioner in 2006, Roger Goodell has earned the respect of the league's owners and the criticism of many of its players for his handling of a number of issues, including the Saints bounty scandal.

Counterfeit NFL jerseys continue to be a big problem for the NFL and licensed apparel vendors, but fans are willing to take a risk on fake jerseys because of the cost savings.

Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu hopes to play in the NFL despite personal troubles including a drug arrest and dismissal from LSU's football program for failing a drug test.

Redskins QB Robert Griffin III says he wants to be known for his leadership and abilities but understands that his African-American heritage means a lot to some fans in Washington, D.C.

Junior Seau's family talks exclusivly to ABC News and ESPN about the brain damage their father suffered.

Chuck Pagano has served as a beacon of hope and inspiration to people far beyond the confines of the Colts' locker room.

Michele Steele speaks with Mark Fainaru-Wada about the increase in the number of NFL concussions that have been reported in the past three years.

For years NFL officials denied that playing football can cause brain injuries, but the NFL's disability board concluded otherwise. Prim Siripipat talks to Steve Fainaru about the documents he and his brother, Mark Fainaru-Wada, uncovered.

Brendon Ayanbadejo joins OTL to discuss why he spoke out in support of same-sex marriage.

The "semi-pro" players of the Crossroads Football League don't let potential injuries keep them from their hard-hitting, all-out style of play.

In this OTL story that aired in 2007, Outside The lines examines Adam "Pacman" Jones' Las Vegas strip club incident.

Every NFL quarterback experiences the mentor/protégé dynamic, and the experience can range from fruitful to competitive to downright uncomfortable.

Former Chicago Bears QB Jim McMahon says repeated blows to his head during his playing days is taking a toll on him today, which is why he is among the hundreds of former players suing the NFL.