There are moments, during any NFL season, when the stakes of an individual game are overshadowed by the realization that a prominent player — like Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts — has suffered a concussion.

Here's a good snapshot of NFL concussion data over the years, via the @NFL, culminating in today's record low. There were no preseason games in 2020, accounting for that lower number. —

Concussions were down 17 percent from 2023 and were the lowest on record since the league started tracking data in 2015.

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.

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.

Jeff Miller, the NFL's executive vice president overseeing player health and safety, reported a historic decrease in concussions during the 2024 season of 17% compared to the previ

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