They are considering widening the field. Not sure if it would really help in regards to injuries, but maybe just maybe current days players have outgrown the old ...
NFL: League Considering a Wider Field for Player Safety
Currently, an NFL field is 160 feet, and a CFL field is 195 feet. ... This seems like a change that would be fiscally and logistically challenging to say the least.
NFL field change considered for player safety, reduced ...
A National Football League executive says expanding the dimensions of the field could help reduce the number of head injuries to players, reducing long-term health ...