Diagnosed concussions rose by nearly 32 percent in the NFL this season, according to data released Friday by the league. The 2015 total was 271, a figure that includes all preseason and regular-season ...

The NFL saw its fewest number of concussions in the preseason since tracking started in 2015. There were 44 concussions in practices and games, a decrease of about 24% from last year. Stream ...

When the Super Bowl kicks off Sunday, a constant scanning for injury will unfold off the field. Why it matters: Amidst the ...

The "blue medical tent" for initial injury and concussion evaluations is raised on an NFL sideline during the 2023 season. James D. Smith / AP This piece is part of The Athletic’s annual NFL anonymous ...

The NFL, which spent years criticizing researchers who warned about the dangers of football-related head trauma, has backed out of one of the most ambitious studies yet on the relationship between ...

The NFL recorded 35 concussions in the 2025 season, up sharply from last year, despite kickoff safety changes. Officials linked the rise to more kick returns and added contact plays. While concussion ...

There is no set timeline for when Tagovailoa could return to the field, but before he can play again, he will need to go through the NFL's concussion protocol. Here's a full explanation of concussions ...

From football players to military personnel, people who suffer repeated head injuries often face serious long-term health issues. These include problems with memory, mood, and movement, and in some ...

BOSTON -- Researchers say they have found a traumatic brain disease in former Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots fullback Kevin Turner, who was the lead plaintiff in a concussion lawsuit ...