The NFL and its players’ association say a new quarterback-specific helmet will be available for the first time this season.
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The league hopes it can help reduce the severity of head-to-ground impact, which accounts for roughly half of the quarterback concussions.
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In testing, the helmet performed seven percent better compared to the most popular helmet worn by quarterbacks last season.
Last year, the number of diagnosed concussions went up 18 percent across the league-boosted by a rise in quarterback concussions.
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