The brutal nature of football is the main reason for head injuries in most NFL players. Kevin Seifert states, “Diagnosed concussions went up significantly from 206 in 2014 to 271 in 2015.” This change is both positive and negative. The positive outcome is more players are aware to report their symptoms, but the negative outcome is their safety is at risk. In addition, the statistics also show that “Of the 271 concussions in 2015, 234 occurred in games and 37 in practice”, where contact with another helmet, …show more content…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s definition of concussion is “a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.” In other words, this rapid movement of the brain can alter the brain function severely. Furthermore, the Mayo Clinic states that the effects of a concussion “are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination.” Many NFL players suffer concussions during their career, but most of them are not aware of how serious the situation is. Thereupon, these symptoms can negatively affect football players and their