NFL star Sauce Gardner has officially partnered with Q30 Innovations, which is behind Q-Collar, the first and only FDA-cleared sports equipment proven to help protect the brain from repetitive head impacts.
Gardner wore the Q-Collar throughout the 2024 NFL season, and now he is an official partner, demonstrating his commitment to performance and player safety, a press release by Q30 Innovations stated.
The New York Jets All-Pro cornerback first learned about the Q-Collar in 2024 while looking at ways to enhance his protection on the field. He bought one for himself, and having enjoyed its benefits, he decided to join the Q-Collar team as an official partner.
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“We all know football is a physical sport with action and contact on every play,” said Gardner in the release. “I’m always looking for ways to stay safe, comfortable and confident while I play, and the Q-Collar checked every box. It’s lightweight, durable and I love the way it looks. But more importantly, it gives me peace of mind knowing I’m taking the extra step to better protect my brain while still playing at the highest level.”
The Q-Collar, according to the release, is worn around the neck and applies light pressure to help limit brain movement during head impacts. “It offers an added layer of protection that’s backed by over 25 peer-reviewed scientific studies,” the release stated. After using it and experiencing its benefits, Gardner was inspired to raise awareness of the product among athletes to help promote their safety and brain health.
“Sauce has been incredibly hands-on since day one – not only in wearing the Q-Collar but truly understanding how it works and why it matters,” said Tom Hoey, CEO and Co-Founder of Q30 Innovations. “He’s passionate about sharing his experience and educating others, which makes him the ideal partner. Sauce isn’t just a world-class athlete; he’s a thoughtful advocate for player safety and brain health.”
Q30 Innovations has worked with leading medical and academic institutions since 2012 to help develop the Q-Collar. In February 2021, the product received FDA authorization and was officially launched in the United States in September 2021. The Q-Collar is now worn by professionals and youth athletes in lacrosse, football, soccer, winter sports, and members of the armed forces, as stated by the release.
After wearing the only FDA-cleared device that protects athletes’ brains during the 2024 NFL season, Sauce Gardner joins brand
