NFL players were found to have sustained 182 brain injuries during the season, including practices, and preseason and regular season games.

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.

The league on Thursday said that the 43 percent reduction rate on kickoffs meant the new format had worked as intended.

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.

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,

The football league released its findings regarding player safety developments showing significant improvements in preventing these traumatic brain injuries.

After the 2024 regular season ended, the NFL released shocking concussion data, showing the progress they've made on this problem.

The NFL has gone to great lengths in recent years to improve player safety, specifically as it pertains to head injuries. It appears that the league's efforts are paying dividends, as the NFL has announced that the 2024 preseason included the fewest number of concussions for a full preseason since tracking began in 2015.