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Hamilton Spectator
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
CFL says concussions, man-games lost due to injury were both down in 2024
TORONTO - The CFL says it saw the fewest number of concussions recorded last season since 2015 when it introduced enhance detection and tracking of the injury. The league stated Friday that 38 total concussions were recorded in 2024, a 21 per cent decrease from 2023 (48) and 50 per cent from 2015 (76). 'The decreases in concussions, and injury events as a whole, demonstrate progress as we strive to make the game safer,' CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston said in a statement. 'Credit to the medical committee, team athletic therapists and medical staff for their expertise and tremendous guidance. 'As a league, we will continue to explore various avenues to safeguard players and promote safer ways to play football.' The CFL has instituted several initiatives the last decade to help address the issue of concussions. Last year, it became the first North American pro circuit to mandate the use of mouthguards by all players and also gave them the option of wearing Guardian Caps during regular-season games. Also, the number of weekly padded practices involving contact was reduced. The CFL said last season 1,501 total man games were lost because of injury (325 to practice injuries, 1,176 to game injuries). That's down 10 per cent from 1,672 in 2023 (425 practice injuries, 1,247 coming in games). Between 2021-23, the average was 1,684 man games lost (531 from practice injuries, 1,153 from games), a reduction of 11 per cent. Data pertaining to the COVID-19-shortened 2021 campaign was projected to account for a full 81-game season. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 9, 2025.
Toronto Star
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
CFL says concussions, man-games lost due to injury were both down in 2024
TORONTO - The CFL says it saw the fewest number of concussions recorded last season since 2015 when it introduced enhance detection and tracking of the injury. The league stated Friday that 38 total concussions were recorded in 2024, a 21 per cent decrease from 2023 (48) and 50 per cent from 2015 (76). 'The decreases in concussions, and injury events as a whole, demonstrate progress as we strive to make the game safer,' CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston said in a statement. 'Credit to the medical committee, team athletic therapists and medical staff for their expertise and tremendous guidance. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'As a league, we will continue to explore various avenues to safeguard players and promote safer ways to play football.' The CFL has instituted several initiatives the last decade to help address the issue of concussions. Last year, it became the first North American pro circuit to mandate the use of mouthguards by all players and also gave them the option of wearing Guardian Caps during regular-season games. Also, the number of weekly padded practices involving contact was reduced. The CFL said last season 1,501 total man games were lost because of injury (325 to practice injuries, 1,176 to game injuries). That's down 10 per cent from 1,672 in 2023 (425 practice injuries, 1,247 coming in games). Between 2021-23, the average was 1,684 man games lost (531 from practice injuries, 1,153 from games), a reduction of 11 per cent. Data pertaining to the COVID-19-shortened 2021 campaign was projected to account for a full 81-game season. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 9, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
09-05-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
CFL says concussions, man-games lost due to injury were both down in 2024
TORONTO – The CFL says it saw the fewest number of concussions recorded last season since 2015 when it introduced enhance detection and tracking of the injury. The league stated Friday that 38 total concussions were recorded in 2024, a 21 per cent decrease from 2023 (48) and 50 per cent from 2015 (76). The CFL has instituted several initiatives the last decade to help address the issue of concussions. Last year, it became the first North American pro circuit to mandate the use of mouthguards by all players and also gave them the option of wearing Guardian Caps during regular-season games. Also, the number of weekly padded practices involving contact was reduced. The CFL said last season 1,501 total man games were lost because of injury (325 to practice injuries, 1,176 to game injuries). That's down 10 per cent from 1,672 in 2023 (425 practice injuries, 1,247 coming in games). Between 2021-23, the average was 1,684 man games lost (531 from practice injuries, 1,153 from games), a reduction of 11 per cent. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Data pertaining to the COVID-19-shortened 2021 campaign was projected to account for a full 81-game season. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 9, 2025.
New York Times
11-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
NFL updates helmet rules to add more ‘Guardian Cap optional' models, ban 7 others
As part of its annual equipment safety review, the NFL has once again updated its rules for which helmets meet its safety standards and which ones are no longer legal. The updates, announced Friday, are based on 'head impact severity' reviews conducted with input from the NFL Players Association. Among the notable changes this year is the number of helmets now designated as 'Guardian Cap optional,' meaning they perform well enough that the league will not require players with those helmets to wear one of the soft-shelled caps during training camp or practices. Advertisement The NFL has touted Guardian Caps as a significant tool to reduce concussions and other head injuries since their limited introduction in 2022. In 2024, the league made the caps mandatory during practices for every position except quarterbacks, kickers and punters. Last season was also the first year players could wear their Guardian Caps during games. According to the league, NFL players sustained 17 percent fewer concussions in 2024 compared to the 2023 season. There's no definitive metric for how much the expanded use of Guardian Caps contributed to that drop. The league announced that 10 helmets are 'Guardian Cap optional' now. Included in that category is the Riddell Axiom 3D, which topped the safety performance list this year and in 2024. Meanwhile, seven additional helmets are now prohibited altogether. They are: Players can still choose to wear one of three models — the Schutt F7 UR1 2.0 2024, Schutt F7 2.0 and Riddell SpeedFlex — included in this year's 'Not Recommended' category. However, the league said its testing found those helmets 'have a nearly 30 percent higher concussion rate on-field than the highest-ranking helmets.' Some of the models that are 'Not Recommended' are helmets with newer versions that do meet the 'Top-Performing' criteria, such as the Schutt F7 Pro and two updated forms of the Riddell SpeedFlex. Quarterbacks and linemen on both sides of the ball have received specific helmet recommendations for the last two seasons, alongside the general list for all players. Nearly a third of players in those positions wore a position-specific helmet last season, according to the NFL. The NFL said two new models that met the highest safety standards, the LIGHT Gladiator (ATK) and Xenith Orbit Pro, were developed by companies that participated in the NFL Helmet Challenge. The competition offers companies $3 million to create products that improve player safety. Beyond the professional level, Virginia Tech also releases helmet safety recommendations for high school and youth athletes in a variety of sports. The university says its ratings are made without any contributions from helmet manufacturers.
USA Today
13-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cowboys Headlines: Dak updates hamstring rehab, Micah trade talk continues, Witten sets record straight on coaching interest
In the absence of real football happenings, every little whisper or innuendo turns into a major story in order to keep the news cycle churning. Dak Prescott knows it all too well, yet somehow his latest optimism about the team's chances next season has exploded into controversy about him being in denial. At least he kept it short and sweet when asked about his rehab journey from November's hamstring injury. And the Dallas-should-trade-Micah-Parsons crowd has another proponent; this one thinks it's not the money- but Parsons's off-the-field behavior- that's killing the team. Elsewhere, Jason Witten clears up the rumors about how close he came to a spot on the Cowboys coaching staff, Troy Aikman weighs in on Brian Schottenheimer, and an anonymous poll of NFL honchos reveals what the league really thinks about Schotty finally getting the top job. We'll also look at a key position the Cowboys must address this offseason, we'll explore how the team can keep an under-the-radar monster on defense, the NFL is getting sued over their social media policies, and would more players wear those Guardian Caps on their helmets if they only looked less ridiculous? We may be finding out soon.
