NFL confirms 29% drop in player concussions during 2018 regular season

NFL reports 135 concussions in 2018, down from 135 in 2017Two changes to the rules may have contributed to the declineLeague says that number of serious knee injuries remains flatThe number of diagnosed concussions dropped significantly in the NFL in 2018, the league confirmed on Thursday. There was a 24% decline in concussions in the preseason and regular season, from 281 in 2017 to 214 this season. For the regular season only, there was a 29% decrease from 190 in 2017 to 135.Continue reading..