Philadelphia Eagles: Jason Kelce has hilarious response to new safety measures

Philadelphia Eagles centre Jason Kelce has taken things to a rather extreme level when it comes to his protection during training camp. 

This year has the chance to be a big one for Jason Kelce, as it looks as if it might be his final year in the league, or at the very least his final year with the Philadelphia Eagles, having been with the organisation since he was drafted by them in 2011.

It looked as if he was contemplating hanging up his cleats this past offseason, but instead he signed a one-year deal with the team to stick it out for the 2022 season which will see him earn as much as $14m once all is said and done. 

But beyond that, his future is very much in doubt, as the Eagles drafted centre Cam Jurgens in the 2nd round of the draft, perhaps with a view to groom and replace Kelce in 2023, something that he’s more than fine with after revealing he helped the organisation scout his successor. 

But if this is going to be his final season, then he wants to do it right, and that’s by making sure he is as safe as possible.

As you may have seen if you’ve been looking at footage and pictures from this past offseason, players are wearing extra protection, similar to a large rugby scrum cap, on top of their regular helmets. 

These are called ‘Guardian Caps’ and according to the league “It’s the latest example of the league’s continued work to foster innovation that leads to better, safer protective equipment for players”, which given the league’s focus on reducing concussions and other head trauma in later life makes sense.

They state that “In all 2022 preseason practices up until the second preseason game, all offensive linemen, defensive linemen, tight ends, and linebackers are required to wear the Guardian Cap,