Elliot Pellman, MD, officially retired from his role as chief medical officer of the NFL after a lengthy and contentious career with the league, its players and fans, according to USA Today.
Here's what you need to know:
1. The NFL announced Dr. Pellman's retirement plans in July, 2016 after league Commissioner Roger Goodell reportedly strongly urged Dr. Pellman to retire.
2. A rheumatologist from the Lake Success, N.Y. area, Dr. Pellman was a frequent target for the NFL's handling of concussions as the chairman of the league's mild-traumatic brain injury committee.
3. Dr. Pellman remained in his position with the NFL through last month's scouting combine but will not have any role with the league moving forward.
4. Neurosurgeon Allen Sills, MD, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center was named the league's chief medical officer earlier this week.
5. NFL Executive Vice President of Health and Safety Jeff Miller said, "We’re excited by the expertise that we're going to have with Allen…He's recognized, certainly nationally, as a leading neurosurgeon and sports medicine doctor."
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