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2. I didn't think QBs were as vulnerable, but they do get a lot of 'sacks'
Tue Jul 13, 2021, 08:31 AM
Jul 2021

By analyzing the brain scans of 61 former players — half played only college ball, and the other half went on to play professionally — the researchers concluded that their hypothesis was correct: Certain positions were linked to greater white matter damage due to recurring head impacts. In particular, they looked at the effects of playing speed positions, like running backs and wide receivers, versus non-speed positions, such as offensive and defensive linemen. In general, linemen tend to bear the brunt of brain impacts, especially those to the front of the helmet.

https://www.inverse.com/article/37934-nfl-funded-study-brain-injury

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