NFL Reports Significant Decrease In Concussions For 2018

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Over the last few years, the NFL has had its fair share of problems with concussions, especially with some former players issuing lawsuits against the league. There is some good news for the NFL though. According to ESPN, the NFL announced that concussions decreased by 23.8% this past season, going from 281 concussions in 2017, to 214 in 2018.

"We are pleased with the progress," said Jeff Miller, the NFL's executive vice president for health and safety initiatives, according to ESPN. "It was obviously an advance for the health and safety of our players to see fewer concussions. But it is simply one step in our longer effort to continue to drive down concussion rates."

NFL Reports Significant Decrease In Concussions For 2018
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The NFL's chief medical officer, Dr. Allen Sills, said the league has been reaching out to teams that have reported a higher amount of concussions at training camp. These teams were offered data and information on how to limit concussions, with Sills saying that this information has allowed a real change to be made.

"We are excited and grateful for the changes that we've seen," Sills said, "and we feel like this decrease is not a random variance but a reflection that the data-driven approach has made an impact. But this is not a one-year project. It's an ongoing commitment on our part to drive down injuries, not only concussions but also other parts of the body."

According to ESPN, 538 concussion screening tests were conducted this season, with 214 being diagnosed as actual concussions.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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