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 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.
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.
NFL says concussions dropped to a record low in 2024, but there's 'more work' to do
NFL players suffered the fewest concussions in a season in 2024 since the league began tracking data nine years ago.
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 data shows record low number of concussions during the 2024 season
Here's a good snapshot of NFL concussion data over the years, via the @NFL, culminating in today's record low. There were no preseason games in 2020, accounting for that lower number. —
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. The total decline from 2023 was 17%, including all practices and games in both the preseason and regular season.
Concussions in the NFL are decreasing
Jeff Miller, the NFL's executive vice president overseeing player health and safety, reported a historic decrease in concussions during the 2024 season of 17% compared to the previ
Despite high-profile QB concussions, NFL says brain injuries dropped 17% during the 2024 season
NFL players were found to have sustained 182 brain injuries during the season, including practices, and preseason and regular ...
NFL: Concussions lowest since tracking began; down 17% year-over-year
The NFL saw a decrease in head injuries during its 2024 season, and the league's new dynamic kickoff likely played a major ...
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 ...
Number of concussions were down in NFL this season
The football league released its findings regarding player safety developments showing significant improvements in preventing ...