NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier

Digital Athlete uses sensors in the shoulder pads, cameras and optical tracking to gather information from practice and games for every player on all 32 teams. — AP

Injuries are an inevitable part of the NFL with all the high-speed collisions, crushing hits and high exertion necessary on every play.

Success each season often comes down to which teams can be the healthiest at the end and a string of injuries has already hampered preseason contenders like Baltimore, San Franciscoand Cincinnati.