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sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Manufacturer Defends Patrick Mahomes' Broken Helmet as Doing Its Job"

The manufacturer of the helmet worn by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, which shattered during a game in extreme cold, stated that it "did its job" in protecting him during a head-to-head impact. The VICIS ZERO2 helmet uses a deformable outer shell and stiffer inner shell to absorb and disperse energy at the point of impact. Despite financial struggles, the company continues to innovate in helmet design and is committed to developing the safest helmets in football. The incident has sparked discussions about storing backup helmets in extreme cold conditions and the ongoing efforts to improve player safety in the NFL.

via NBC News|

#helmet #nfl #patrick-mahomes

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Manufacturer Stands by Patrick Mahomes' Helmet Despite Breakage"

The manufacturer of the helmet worn by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, which shattered during a game in extreme cold temperatures, stated that it "did its job" by protecting Mahomes during a head-to-head impact. The VICIS ZERO2 helmet uses a proprietary multilayer technology and held the top five spots in NFL testing this season. Despite financial struggles, the company continues to innovate in helmet design and is committed to developing the safest helmets in football. The incident has sparked discussions about storing backup helmets in extreme cold, and highlights ongoing efforts to improve player safety in the NFL.

via The Associated Press|

#helmet #nfl #patrick-mahomes

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Examining the Science Behind Patrick Mahomes' Shattered Helmet"

During a wild-card game against the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' VICIS ZERO2 helmet cracked after a head-to-head impact, but the manufacturer stated that the helmet did its job in protecting Mahomes. Despite the incident, Mahomes did not miss a single snap. He expressed frustration with the process of making the backup helmet comfortable in the extreme cold, which slowed down his return to the game.

via Yahoo Sports|

#helmet #kansas-city-chiefs #nfl

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Joe Burrow Embraces New Helmet Technology, Bengals Fans React

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has switched to the new position-specific helmet from Vicis, designed to reduce concussions suffered when quarterbacks land on the ground and strike the backs of their helmets against the turf. Burrow, who has acknowledged having head injuries in the past, accepts the risks of playing football but is open to any measures that can reduce the consequences.

via NBC Sports|

#concussions #joe-burrow #nfl

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

NFL approves new QB helmet designed to reduce concussions.

The NFL and NFLPA have approved the first quarterback-specific helmet designed to reduce concussions, manufactured by Vicis. The helmet reduces the severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which account for approximately half of quarterback concussions. The helmet performed 7% better than the most popular helmet worn by quarterbacks last season. The league and players' union share information from the helmet studies with teams so players can make informed decisions on helmet choice. The only other position-specific helmet already approved is the Vicis Zero2-R Trench for offensive and defensive linemen.

via The Guardian|

#concussions #helmets #nfl

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

NFL approves QB-specific helmet to reduce concussions during 2023 season.

A new helmet designed specifically for quarterbacks, the Zero2 Matrix QB helmet, will be available for the first time to NFL players this season. The helmet has undergone lab testing that simulated concussion-causing impacts sustained by quarterbacks and did 7% better at reducing impact severity compared with the most popular helmet worn by quarterbacks last season. The NFL said helmet-to-ground impact accounts for about half of quarterback in-game concussions. The next position-specific helmets are likely to be made for wide receivers and defensive backs.

via NFL.com|

#concussions #helmet-innovation #nfl

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

NFL and NFLPA approve new concussion-reducing helmet for quarterbacks.

via ESPN|

#concussions #nfl #nflpa

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

NFL approves first QB-specific helmet to combat concussions.

The NFL and NFLPA have approved the first quarterback-specific helmet designed to help reduce concussions, manufactured by Vicis. The helmet reduces the severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which account for approximately half of quarterback concussions. The helmet performed 7% better than the most popular helmet worn by quarterbacks last season. The only other position-specific helmet already approved is the Vicis Zero2-R Trench for offensive and defensive linemen.

via The Associated Press|

#concussions #helmets #nfl