The project will see Zebra's sports solution will being installed in the 15 stadiums that host the 2014 Thursday Night Football games (Atlanta, Baltimore, Carolina, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Green Bay, Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, New England, Oakland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Washington) as well as Detroit and New Orleans, and it will capture information from all 32 teams.

time, during the game.  The technology will collect data such as position, speed, and distance that will be registered and compiled into a database.  This data can then be outputted to generate new experiences built around the additional data.

For the first time, this technology is going to enable the NFL to accurately capture real-time player tracking statistics, such as acceleration and total distance run.  The real-time nature of these statistics enables end-users to gain immediate insight into the action on the field.

"Working with Zebra will give fans, teams, coaches and players a deeper look into the game they love. Zebra's tracking technology will help teams evolve training, scouting and evaluation through increased knowledge of player performance, as well as provide ways for our teams and partners to enhance the fan experience." said Vishal Shah, NFL Vice President of Media Strategy.

"Zebra's experience providing visibility solutions to a variety of industries gives us extensive knowledge in how to collect important real-time data that helps organisations make smarter decisions – we call this enterprise asset intelligence. It’s exciting to partner with an innovator like the NFL, where we will provide real-time data and information to coaches, broadcasters and fans to enrich the game experience." commented Anders Gustafsson, chief executive officer of Zebra Technologies.