Conrad Dobler, once dubbed NFL's dirtiest player, had CTE
Former Pro Bowl guard Conrad Dobler, once dubbed the NFL's "dirtiest player," had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at ...
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NFL had 182 concussions this season, down 17% from '23
The league had previously attributed a 50% reduction in concussions for players who wore them during those time periods. Some helmet models performed well enough in NFL/NFLPA testing that players ...
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NFL players suffered fewest concussions in a season in 2024 since league began tracking 9 years ago
NFL players suffered the fewest concussions in a season in 2024 since the league began tracking data nine years ago. The total decline from 2023 was 17%, including all practices and games in both ...
Former NFL star, ‘pro football’s dirtiest player,’ had CTE, doctors confirm
Former NFL guard Conrad Dobler had CTE at the time of his death at age 72 in February 2023, according to researchers at the ...
Could new helmets reduce concussions? How the football world is trying to tackle the problem
In an effort to reduce concussions among players, the NFL is teaming up with helmet manufacturers to create safer equipment.
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NFL reports fewest single-season player concussions since at least 2015
The NFL has reported progress in limiting head injuries. The league announced on Thursday it recorded the lowest number of player concussions in 2024 — over preseason/regular season practices ...