Number of Concussions in NFL by Position (2014 season)
by packy.levin on Sep 15, 2015 | Views: 89 | Score: 0
Cornerback | 24 |
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Safety | 18 |
Linebacker | 16 |
Wide Receiver | 15 |
Running Back | 11 |
Offensive Tackle | 11 |
Tight End | 9 |
Guard | 6 |
Defensive End | 4 |
Defensive Tackle | 3 |
Center | 3 |
Quarterback | 2 |
Sources:
pbs.org
In 2014, 123 players in the NFL received concussions. The top three positions to get concussions are all positions on the defensive side of the ball. Surprisingly quarterback, a vulnerable position, was the position to receive the least amount of concussions.