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ZitatAlles anzeigenSteelers lnebacker James Harrison estimates he has had "double digit" bouts with concussion-like symptoms throughout his decade-long career, the Associated Press reports.
Harrison began using a special layer of padding inside his helmet last fall and is pleased with the results.
"I haven't seen any spots or had any blackouts," Harrison said Tuesday.
Harrison was the first NFL player to use the CRT padding developed by Unequal Technologies inside his helmet. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick began using a flak jacket lined with military-grade Kevlar during the 2010 season, but Harrison was the first player to put the quarter-inch padding in his helmet.
He's been joined around 100 players over the last 12 months and feels the extra weight (about 3-4 ounces) is worth the feeling of safety it provides.
"To protect my head I'd take a pound more," Harrison said.