NFL medical officials are pointing to players choosing new helmet models as a reason concussions continue to decline. Why it matters: The number of head injuries in football is the lowest it's been since tracking began in 2015,

The NFL credited a drop in the number of concussion cases this season with advances in helmet technology but players said it could take time to convince all those on the gridiron to reach for the new gear.

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.

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,