Despite high-profile QB concussions, NFL says the brain injuries dropped 17% during the 2024 season
There are moments, during any NFL season, when the stakes of an individual game are overshadowed by the realization that a prominent player — like Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts — has suffered a concussion.
NFL concussions down 43 percent on kickoffs, fewest ever in a season overall
The league on Thursday said that the 43 percent reduction rate on kickoffs meant the new format had worked as intended.
NFL news: League releases eye-popping concussion data from 2024 season
After the 2024 regular season ended, the NFL released shocking concussion data, showing the progress they've made on this problem.
NFL Claims 10-Year Low in Concussions During 2024 Season
On Thursday, the NFL claimed its players suffered a total of 182 concussions during games and practices in the preseason and regular season. That was a 17% drop from the 2023 season, and was the lowest mark since the league began tracking concussions in 2015.
NFL says concussions fell to record low this season
Player concussions dropped 17% this season compared to last, reaching a record low amid improvements in helmet safety, the introduction of helmet covers known as guardian caps and changes to the rules governing kickoffs,
NFL players suffered fewest concussions in a season in 2024 since league began tracking 9 years ago
NFL players suffered the fewest concussions in a season in 2024 since the league began tracking data nine years ago.
NFL Says 2024 Season Saw Fewest Recorded Concussions Since 2015
NFL season resulted in the league's lowest recorded concussion total since at least 2015, NFL executive Jeff Miller told reporters Thursday.
NFL had 182 concussions this season, down 17% from '23
The NFL had a total of 182 concussions during games and practices in both the preseason and regular season, representing a 17% drop from 2023.
A historic low number of concussions were reported in the NFL this season
The football league released its findings regarding player safety developments showing significant improvements in preventing these traumatic brain injuries.
NFL's great concussion news is good for football fans at all levels
The NFL has to be feeling good about the work it's done to help curb the rate of concussions for its players, but the work is ...
NFL data shows significant decrease in concussions in ’24
Concussions were down 17 percent from 2023 and were the lowest on record since the league started tracking data in 2015.
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The NFL Made 10-Year History With Concussions In 2024
The NFL reported a positive trend in concussion data from the 2024 season. On Thursday, the NFL held a media call to discuss ...
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NFL data says concussions hit a record low this past year
Strain injuries to the lower body extremities were also their lowest since at least 2018, the NFL noted as well. So what does ...
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Bills’ Christian Benford suffers another concussion on frightening blow after clearing protocol in injury controversy
Christian Benford was ruled out with a concussion after his helmet collided with another helmet during the first quarter of ...
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‘You’d have to change the game’: Despite increased attention, brain injuries persist in youth football
Depending on where an athlete goes to school, there might or might not be a trainer who monitors both practices and games for ...
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Jalen Hurts injury update: Latest on Eagles' QB concussion ahead of wild-card playoff game
Hurts officially cleared concussion protocol on Friday, according to head coach Nick Sirianni. The quarterback will return to the lineup for the Eagles' wild-game game on Sunday. NFL STATS CENTRAL ...