The NFL has hired Dr. Nicholas Theodore as chairman of the Head Josey Jewell Jersey Broncos , Neck and Spine Committee, which plays a major role in the league's health and safety initiatives.

Theodore is a professor of neurosurgery, orthopedics and biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine as well as director of the Hopkins Neurosurgical Spine Center. He has also served as team neurosurgeon for the Arizona Cardinals and as a consultant to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Coyotes.

Theodore's research focuses on trauma, brain and spinal cord injuries, minimally invasive surgery and robotics.

Dr. Allen Sills Chiefs Derrick Nnadi Jersey , the league's chief medical officer, who served as the committee's interim chairman, says of Theodore: "At the NFL, we are grateful for the medical and scientific experts who shape our health and safety initiatives. ... His clinical expertise 鈥?in addition to his extensive experience in injury prevention 鈥?will further advance our commitment to player health and safety."

The previous co-chairs were Dr. Richard Ellenbogen and Dr. Hunt Batjer, who had served since 2010.

A Philadelphia Eagles fan accused of punching a police horse and a mounted officer before the Eagles’ NFC championship victory is suing the team and police Customized Pittsburgh Steelers Jerseys , claiming he didn’t strike the horse and he was beaten for no reason.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the lawsuit Andrew Tornetta filed Wednesday alleges assault and battery by the police and seeks damages in excess of $50,000.

The 20-year-old Tornetta says as a result of the beating, his ”false” arrest and demonization in the media he has suffered ”physical pain, discomfort, trauma John Kelly Jersey Elite , humiliation, embarrassment, emotional distress” and sleeplessness.

The Eagles and city and state police say they won’t comment on pending legal action.

The Eagles’ 38-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings in January sent them to the Super Bowl, in which they beat the New England Patriots 41-33.

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Information from: The Philadelphia Inquirer, .