The NFL has one of the most pressing issues right now following the concussion injury to Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Some NFL fans wonder whether a Q Collar or a guardian cap could have prevented that injury.
One of the most recent developments added by the NFL this season was allowing its players to wear the guardian cap during game actions. It was considered an option to aid players in preventing head injuries.
However, one item on the list of things that players sport on gameday has gone sort of under the radar, and it has for years. First sported and made popular by Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly, the Q Collar has been a staple in the NFL for years.
Kuechly has not been the only player to sport the collar, which has become increasingly popular over the years. Players such as Tony Pollard, Dalton Schultz, Taylor Rapp, and even Drue Tranquill have sported the equipment.
The ‘Q Collar’ Is Gaining Popularity In The NFL
While many players may have been wearing it for a while now, it’s relatively unknown why they wear it on game day. One Instagram user has decided to inform NFL fans why these players wear the Q Collar.
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According to user Iwontwin4real, the Q collar is not only a style choice but also a great way to help lower the risk of concussions by applying “slight pressure to the jugular vein,” which leads to an “increase of blood volume” to the player’s head.
The Q Collar helps to make the players’ heads more secure while enduring head contact. While Tua may not want to sport a guardian cap, it is in his best interest to do something, and who knows, maybe the Q Collar could be that.
