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flag NFL launches HealthTECH Challenge to redesign helmet facemasks, targeting concussions from facemask impacts.

flag The NFL has launched a new phase of its HealthTECH Challenge, urging innovators to redesign football helmet facemasks to reduce concussions. flag Announced at a Super Bowl summit in February 2026, the initiative targets a growing concern: 44% of in-game concussions in the previous season stemmed from facemask impacts, up from 29% in 2015. flag While past safety advances focused on helmet shells and padding, this effort addresses a critical gap. flag Selected teams will receive up to $100,000 and expert support to develop real-world solutions, as the league emphasizes data-driven innovation to enhance player safety.

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