One of the dangerous sports to play today is American football. It is America’s number 1 sport played in the country. Football is a very physical sport that involves players colliding together at high speeds. These collision puts every player at risk each time they are on the field. Common injuries include sprains, strains, fractures, and dislocations. Not just in games do they occur, but also in practice which puts players in greater risk of injury. Football not only has physical risk but also mental illnesses. Concussions are a growing concern, as it puts the player in a greater chance of getting mental illnesses. Safety steps are taken to protect the player from these injuries. Players are enforced to wear protective gear such as body pads and a helmet. They lower the risk of an injury but do not completely erase it.

Many of those players that decide to play football is for their passion for the game. They know the risks being taken to be out there on the field to compete.These risk can even stay and effect you once you get older. Every year new rules are passed to increase the level of safety for each player on the field. Study shows that retired NFL players have higher frequency of headaches and migraines. Rather it be on the high school, college or the professional level, the risks is all the same. So the next time you decide to pick up a football know the risks that come with playing the game.