"This is a touchdown hire for the USFL and our players," USFL president of football operations Brian Woods said in a statement."One of the USFL’s most important success stories during our inaugural season was the comprehensive medical care our players received. Dr. Ellis becoming the USFL’s first-ever Chief Medical Officer will help us expand and surpass our already high standards for player health and safety as we head into Season 2.
Ellis was previously a senior consultant for Medical Sports Group, which coordinated medical care for the NFL at the Super Bowl for more than 25 years, and was an emergency/physician associate team physician for theThe announcement of Ellis’ new position comes about four months before the kickoff of the next USFL season."Dr.
The announcement of Ellis’ new position comes about four months before the kickoff of the next USFL season. NFL Medical Adviser Dr. Jim Ellis, left, and NFL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills brief health and safety staffs at the recent NFL game in London. The league will return with the Birmingham Stallions, Houston Gamblers, Michigan Panthers, Memphis Showboats, New Jersey Generals, New Orleans Breakers, Philadelphia Stars and Pittsburgh Maulers.