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Tuesday’s Evolution update: Concussion list includes Revis

Here’s Tuesday’s health and safety news from around football:

* It appears the most famous NFL player to suffer a concussion last weekend was New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis. He reportedly suffered a “mild” concussion and could play as soon as this Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

* The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported that Miami Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas is uncertain for this Sunday’s game after he suffered a concussion against the Houston Texans in the opener.

* NFL.com reported that Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes is out for the season with a torn Achilles’ tendon.

Barry Rozner of the Chicago Daily Herald wrote that concussions won’t bring down the NFL, which keeps gaining popularity.

* In light of Senator Chuck Shurmer’s push for helmet legislation, CNY pointed out that coaching is just as important in concussion prevention.

The Charleston, W.Va., paper wrote about how concussion problems are plaguing high school athletics in the state despite warnings from trainers and authorities.

* Courthouse News is reporting that a high school player is permanently disabled because of a coach he alleges ignored his repeated concussions.

* And CurrentMom.com offers advice for moms dealing with their kids’ concussions.