Indianapolis Colts star working again Jonathan Taylor was among the many gamers carrying Guardian Caps in the course of the workforce’s preseason recreation towards the Denver Broncos.
The Guardian Cap is protecting headgear that’s worn across the helmet to assist stop head accidents. Taylor, Zavier Scott, Kylen Granson, Rodney Thomas II and Grant Stuard determined to put on it for the sport on Sunday, months after the NFL authorized gamers to put on it in regular-season video games in the event that they select.
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“We now have two years of knowledge exhibiting vital concussion reductions amongst gamers who put on Guardian Caps throughout apply so gamers will probably be permitted to put on the cap throughout video games this upcoming season,” NFL govt Jeff Miller, the EVP overseeing participant well being and security, mentioned in a press release in April.
“Moreover, there are new helmets this 12 months that present as a lot – if no more – safety than a distinct helmet mannequin paired with a Guardian Cap. These developments signify substantial progress in our efforts to make the sport safer for gamers.”
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The Guardian Caps have been launched throughout coaching camp earlier than the beginning of the 2022 season. They have been made obligatory at preseason practices in 2023 in addition to any regular-season or playoff apply that featured contact.
Solely quarterbacks, vast receivers, defensive backs, kickers and punters should not obliged to put on the piece of safety.
Scott advised the Indy Star why he determined to put on the cap.
“Our [medical and equipment] guys right here do an ideal job of maintaining us knowledgeable,” Scott mentioned. “They’ve performed the testing, and I don’t know the numbers, however they are saying it [offers] a major discount in concussions.”
Denver received the sport, 34-30.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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