The NFL experienced a 17% drop in concussion cases this season, attributed to helmet technology advancements and rule changes. Despite the improvements, getting all players to adopt the new helmets remains a challenge.

NFL medical officials are pointing to players choosing new helmet models as a reason concussions continue to decline. Driving the news: Thirty teams brought the helmets into their locker rooms this season, including the Browns and Super Bowl LIX contenders Kansas City and Philadelphia.

Jeff Miller, the NFL's executive vice president overseeing player health and safety, said the league saw the least amount of concussions in 2024 since they began tracking the stat.