• Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a severe injury during a Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals, prompting an hour-long suspension of the game.
• NFL football is the most dangerous of major sports, with a higher rate of injuries and concussions than other leagues.
• Players often suffer long-term consequences of injuries, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), after they retire.
• NFL players do not have guaranteed contracts, which incentivizes them to play injured and puts them at greater risk.
• The NFL has made over 50 rule changes to reduce the risk of injuries, but a 2020 study found that these changes have been too weak to make the game safer.
Published January 4, 2023. Visit Popular Information to read Judd Legum’s original post.
