NFL addresses preseason playing time amid growing injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
As teams enter the preseason, the NFL faces heightened injury issues, prompting discussions about player safety. With a new preseason game added, teams are reducing the playing time of starters to minimize risk. Fans are invited to participate in a survey on the balance of player exposure versus safety. The results will be shared later this week.
- •Injuries are common as the preseason begins.
- •Teams are reevaluating starter playing time strategies.
- •A new preseason game adds to injury management concerns.
- •Fans can vote on optimal preseason player usage.
- •Survey results will be published later this week.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Reacts: Balancing play time in the preseason
"Injuries are inevitable, but how far would you go to keep players healthy in the preaseason?
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