Colts tight end Kylen Granson is fully on board with the Guardian Cap, a new safety device designed to reduce the risk of concussions in football. Given the NFL's alarming 219 reported concussions in 2023 and the long-term dangers like CTE, the introduction of the Guardian Cap—a foam padding worn over helmets—offers a potential game-changer. Although the cap may look unconventional, Granson sees it as a no-brainer for protecting players. Despite some criticism, others have compared the cap to F1’s once-controversial halo device, which has since proven to save lives.
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00:00There's potential for a revolutionary new safety device in American football.
00:04Here's why Colts tight end Kylan Granson says it's a no-brainer for him.
00:09America's most popular sport is also one of the most dangerous.
00:13The NFL found in 2023 that 219 players suffered from concussions, not to mention the long-term
00:20effects of concussions, most notably CTE, which can result in behavior changes, trouble
00:25remembering things, and sudden mood swings.
00:27But it seems there may now be a way to lower the risk of concussions with a new piece of
00:31gear called the Guardian Cap.
00:34The Guardian Cap is a foam padding that players wear over their helmets.
00:38And as of 2024, NFL players are now permitted to wear them during the season if they choose
00:43to.
00:44While the caps may look a little goofy, Colts tight end Kylan Granson explained why he's
00:48without a doubt going to be wearing his this season on TikTok.
01:18Some in the comments of Granson's video criticized the cap while others drew a comparison between
01:27it and F1's Halo, a safety device that fans didn't initially support, but it has proven
01:32to save countless lives after being implemented.