NEW YORK: Concussions are a worsening problem for the NFL after league injury statistics released on Friday (Saturday in Manila) showed a 32 percent jump in the serious head injuries this past season.

Data revealed on Friday showed total concussions suffered in pre-season and regular season NFL games jumped from 206 in 2014 to 271 in 2015, with tighter concussion protocols requiring players to be examined if their status is in doubt.

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