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National Football League players initiate concussion evaluations through self-reporting approximately one-third of the time, with higher reporting rates observed among players with more league experience and a history of multiple concussions. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate the contribution of player self-reporting in initiating concussion evaluations and confirmed diagnoses among National Football League players.

September 3, 2026Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine

The Role of Self-Reporting in the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Concussion Among National Football League Players

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To evaluate the contribution of player self-reporting in initiating concussion evaluations and confirmed diagnoses among National Football League players.
Retrospective cross-sectional study examining National Football League players between 2018 and 2023.
Analyzed Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant gameday reports, Electronic Medical Records, and Game Statistics and Information System data to determine evaluation triggers and player characteristics.
Player self-reporting initiated 24% of preseason and 30% of regular season concussion evaluations, leading to 32% of preseason and 39% of regular season confirmed concussion diagnoses.
Self-reporting rates were highest among players with 6 to 10 years of NFL experience, offensive and defensive linemen, and individuals with 2 or more previous concussions.

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Retrospective cross-sectional study finds self-reports trigger up to 39% of NFL concussion diagnoses, indicating increased player awareness and injury reporting among experienced athletes.

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Giuliani-Dewig et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Retrospective cross-sectional study finds self-reports trigger up to 39% of NFL concussion diagnoses, indicating increased player awareness and injury reporting among experienced athletes.

The Role of Self-Reporting in the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Concussion Among National Football League Players

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The Role of Self-Reporting in the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Concussion Among National Football League Players

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