| NFL Player Injury Statistics | Data |
| Average number of NFL player injuries per season | 1,849 |
| Average number of diagnosed concussions per season | 228 |
| The percent of the instances that a player returned from his concussion without missing a game | 49.5% |
| Average NFL Career Length for all drafted players | 4.24 |
| Concussions Distribution by Player Position | Percent of Concussions |
| Defense | |
| Cornerback | 17.4 % |
| Safety | 14.1 % |
| Linebacker | 10.1 % |
| Defensive Line | 6.5 % |
| Offense | |
| Wide Reciever | 17.6 % |
| Tight End | 11.7 % |
| Runningback | 11 % |
| Offensive Line | 7.7 % |
| Quarterback | 3.8 % |
| Injuries By Type | Percent of Injuries |
| Strains and sprains | 40 % |
| Bruises | 25 % |
| Dislocations | 15 % |
| Fractures | 10 % |
| Concussions | 5 % |
| Injuries By Location | Percent of Injuries |
| Knee | 19.9 % |
| Thigh | 14.9 % |
| Ankle | 14.8 % |
| Systemic | 14.2 % |
| Head | 8.8 % |
| Shoulder | 6 % |
| Groin | 6 % |
| Hip | 5.1 % |
| Calf | 5 % |
| Neck | 4.8 % |
| Number of Preseason Concussions | Number |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| PREV DATA SET |
Statistic Sources & References
Sources: Public Broadcast System, National Football League, Harvard Sports Analysis
Date research was conducted: April 24, 2015
NFL Player Injury Statistics
Football