Football Helmets Don't Completely Protect Your Brain

This year, the NFL has allowed players to start wearing Guardian Caps on the field to help add an extra layer of protective headgear. But as the conversation grows around concussions and athletes, we asked what actually is a concussion? Brooklyn Tech Senior Brandon Slewett tells us his story of dealing with a concussion, along with Indianapolis Colts Tight End Kylen Granson, and Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth.

00:00 Making the Tackle
00:20 Guardian Caps in the NFL
1:09 Diagnosing Brandon’s Concussion
1:44 What is a Concussion?
2:15 Indianapolis Colts TE Kylen Granson on Concussions in the NFL
2:56 Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth Explains Concussion Symptoms
3:20 Concussion Treatments
4:51 Brandon’s Decision Post Concussion
5:09 Reactions to Guardian Caps
6:50 Brandon Establishes SCAP

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