CFL Reports Lowest Concussions in 10 Years
CFL Reports Lowest Concussions Since 2015
The 2024 Canadian Football League (CFL) season recorded the lowest number of concussions since 2015 after the league introduced improved methods for identifying and monitoring head injuries. Last season, 38 concussions were reported—a 21% decrease from 48 in 2023, and a 50% drop from 76 in 2015. Part of this progress can be credited to new safety measures, including the introduction of Guardian Caps. Players now even have the option to wear them during games—a significant step toward making football safer. These numbers are more than statistics; they’re proof that the CFL’s commitment to player protection is paying off.
“The decreases in concussions, and injury events as a whole, demonstrate progress as we strive to make the game safer”
CFL Commissioner, Stewart Johnston
“Credit to the Medical Committee, team athletic therapists and medical staff, for their expertise and tremendous guidance. As a league, we will continue to explore various avenues to safeguard players and promote safer ways to play football.”
CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston
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We are so back.
As CFL rookie camps begin ahead of the official May 11 training camp opening, fans are excited for the kickoff of another football season. Among the familiar sights are players wearing Guardian Caps, the padded helmet covers that have become a standard part of early-season practices in recent years. Their continued use highlights the league’s ongoing commitment to player safety as rookies take their first reps in preparation for the 2025 season.
