helmets-finale

While better helmets can help, they do not guarantee a player won’t suffer a concussion.

No helmet system can protect you from serious brain and/or neck injuries including paralysis or death. To avoid these risks, do not engage in the sport football.
“If you want to avoid the possibility of a concussion, you probably shouldn’t be playing the game of football.” – Robert Erb, Schutt CEO

REPORTER: Jim Baumbach PROJECT EDITOR: Hank Winnicki DESIGN: Anthony Carrozzo, Matthew Cassella DEVELOPER: TC McCarthy VIDEO: Jeffrey Basinger, Robert Cassidy, Chuck Fadely, Mario Gonzalez, Greg Inserillo, Arnold Miller, Jessica Rotkiewicz, Chris Ware PHOTO EDITOR: John Keating PHOTOGRAPHERS: Thomas A. Ferrara, J. Conrad Williams Jr. INTERACTIVE EDITORS: Saba Ali, Mark La Monica ADDITIONAL REPORTING: Laura Albanese, Ann Choi, Timothy Healy