New football helmets excel in concussion tests, though engineering results show the back of the head is still vulnerable

The latest generation of football helmets does a better job of protecting players from impacts that can cause concussions, according to new lab tests conducted at the University of Cincinnati. Despite the improved helmet performance,

Former Alabama All-American announces retirement from the NFL

Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement on Friday after 10 seasons in the NFL. Kelly played in eight games in his first season with Minnesota as three concussions wrecked his 2025 campaign.

Former 49ers QB Reveals How Two Concussions in One Game Almost Ended His NFL Career

While the 49ers’ quarterback carousel defined the 2022 NFC Championship Game, the true severity of the injury crisis was happening away from the cameras, with backup Josh Johnson. In a clip shared on X by Coach Yac on Wednesday,
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More than 100 diagnosed concussions left out of NFL studies, per report

The NFL omitted concussion cases when it downplayed the effects of head injuries on players based on studies conducted from 1996 through 2001, according to a report by The New York Times. More than 100 diagnosed concussions were left out of the studies ...
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NFL launches challenge to improve facemasks and reduce concussions

This past season, 44% of in-game concussions resulted from impact to the player’s facemask, up from 29% in 2015, according to data gathered by the NFL. - Brynn Anderson/AP The NFL is challenging innovators to improve the facemask on football helmets to ...