Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke Signs NIL Deal With Q-Collar

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Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke Signs NIL Deal With Q-Collar

Owen Heinecke has signed an NIL deal with Q-Collar after already wearing the device to help reduce the effects of repetitive head impacts. The University of Oklahoma linebacker said he was inspired by NFL players who use the product and plans to promote brain health while encouraging younger athletes to take concussion prevention and long-term player safety more seriously.

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