The NFL reported a significant decrease in concussions, citing 182 incidents for the 2024 season, a 17% reduction from 2023 and the lowest in its tracking history. Factors contributing to this drop include improved helmet quality, the mandated use of Guardian Caps, and enhanced training protocols. Despite these improvements, NFL medical officials emphasize the need for ongoing efforts to enhance player safety. The league's initiatives have led to a 43% drop in concussion rates from kickoffs, although total kickoff-related concussions remained unchanged due to increased returns.
"We're very pleased with the concussion numbers but not at all suggesting that the work is done. We still have a lot to do to continue to make the game safer and reduce not only concussions, but to reduce avoidable head impact."
"The concussion rate dropped by 43% on the league's newly designed kickoff, but there was the same total number of concussions on kickoffs in 2024 as in 2023 because the rule created more overall returns."
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