We live in a time when you can research pretty much anything. Hey I would have agreed with you but the human brain lies all the time.
No, smaller NFL players do not necessarily have more injuries
; in fact, some research suggests larger players get hurt more often when controlling for position, though running back is a notable exception where smaller players are more injury-prone. Injury risk is more strongly linked to factors like playing time, usage, and position-specific demands rather than just body size.