Table 4.
Career-Ending Neck Injuries From 2016 Through 2021
| Position | N | Mean age ± SD (years) | Incidence per 100,000 Team Plays (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defense | LB | 5 | 26.2 | 2.5 (0.9–5.6) |
| DT | 2 | 25.5 | 1.0 (0.2–3.3) | |
| DE | 1 | 31.0 | 0.5 (0.0–2.5) | |
| DB | 4 | 28.5 | 2.0 (0.6–4.9) | |
| Offense | QB | 1 | 24.0 | 0.5 (0.0–2.5) |
| RB | 3 | 31.3 | 1.5 (0.4–4.1) | |
| WR | 2 | 26.5 | 1.0 (0.2–3.3) | |
| OG | 1 | 31.0 | 0.5 (0.0–2.5) | |
| OT | 1 | 26.0 | 0.5 (0.0–2.5) | |
| TE | 0 | N/A | 0.0 (0.0–0.0) | |
| C | 1 | 34.0 | 0.5 (0.0–2.5) | |
| Overall | 21 | 26.3 ± 3.5 | 10.6 (6.8–16.0) | |
SD Standard deviation, RTS Return to sport, CI Confidence interval, LB Linebacker, DT Defensive tackle, DE Defensive end, DB Defensive back, QB Quarterback, RB Running back, WR Wide receiver, OG Offensive guard, OT Offensive tackle, TE Tight end, C Center