Serena Williams’ Husband Is a Die-Hard NFL Fan Despite a Giant Concern

Dec 28, 2022 | 2:07 PM EST

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Injuries are a part and parcel of every sport on the planet. However, the case deserves special mention when it comes to football both at the NFL and the college level. And the fans of the sport know that better than most, having been watching it on a weekly basis. One such fan of the NFL and the sport is tennis legend Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian.

The internet entrepreneur and businessman came on The Tim Ferriss Show on Spotify podcasts and professed his love for the game. However, he has one major concern about the NFL’s player safety protocols. One of the most physical sports there, Football, is extremely dependent on innovations in technology and safety gear engineering.

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“I’m a die hard NFL fan. And this is an extremely violent sport,” said the Co-founder of the popular multi-utility app Reddit. Player injury analysis has become crucial to gather data and analyse or predict the outcome of otherwise career-ending situations. And Alexis Ohanian knows the mental stress that accompanies world-class athletes all too well. Courtesy of being married to arguably one of the greatest tennis players to play the sport. Add to that, the physical trauma, concussions and CTE.

The NFL has come under some controversial light recently

Despite many engineering roadmaps and the NFL Engineering committee’s tiresome hard work to improve the game by upgrading helmet standards and shoulder pad developments, things don’t always work the intended way. Recently, the league’s commitment to player safety was up for discussion when Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was added to the concussion protocol.

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And the hit against the Green Bay Packers wasn’t Tua’s first concussion this season. He also previously entered concussion protocol after an injury against the Buffalo Bills. And a few days later, he was unable to move after a hit against the Cincinnati Bengals. Former NFL QB and ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III is of the opinion that the player’s safety and longevity are of higher priority than his availability for the next game.

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However, the 8-6 Dolphins could miss out on the playoffs without quarterback Tua in the upcoming New England Patriots game.

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Irrespective of the mandates and changes and continuing injuries, fans like Alexis will continue to enjoy their favorite pass time. Especially now that post-season prepares for an entrance.