Indianapolis Colts star working again Jonathan Taylor made headlines in mid-August when he wore a Guardian Cap throughout his workforce’s 34-30 preseason recreation loss in opposition to the Denver Broncos on Aug. 11.
Now, not less than two different Colts have stated that they plan to put on the protecting helmet padding when the Colts open their common season on Sept. 8 in opposition to the Houston Texans.
The NFL allowed gamers to put on Guardian Caps throughout apply final 12 months and is now letting them put them on for video games.
Indianapolis tight finish Kylen Granson explained to James Boyd of “The Athletic” on Thursday that his choice to put on the additional safety for the marketing campaign was a simple one.
“At one level folks thought seatbelts have been f—ing silly,” Granson stated, per Boyd. “Why would not I? Simply because it appears to be like foolish? I really feel like well being and security is extra vital than aesthetics.”
The 26-year-old’s stand is admirable, and maybe extra gamers will probably be becoming a member of him sooner or later.
Granson suffered a concussion final 12 months however in response to Boyd, stated he’d put on a Guardian Cap even when he did not have the well being scare.
The 2021 fourth-round decide had a career-high 368 receiving yards and 50 targets in 2023 with 30 receptions throughout 15 video games, and his first profession landing. Granson’s landing got here in Week 2 in opposition to the Texans and after breaking his 31-game scoreless streak, he saved the ball for a photo shoot together with his longtime girlfriend Daisy Foko and their “new child child.”
Colts security Rodney Thomas II additionally stated on Thursday that he’ll be sporting a Guardian Cap this season, according to Boyd.
The NFL has reported that concussion charges are down 52% during the last three years for gamers who wore Guardian Caps than those who didn’t, per Guardian’s website.
