Colts' Daniel Jones Gets Unconventional Help for Injured Leg with Custom-Made 3D Pad

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones has been receiving support from an unexpected source: his college friends. After a pair of former Duke teammates created a special pad to protect his fractured collarbone seven years ago, they've now designed a custom-made 3D pad to fit over his injured lower left leg. Jones wore the pad for the first time in a loss at Kansas City and again in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans. The Colts' quarterback praised his friends' ingenuity and said the pad was 'pretty low profile' and 'fitted well' to his leg. The friends, Clark Bulleit and Kevin Gehsmann, founded Protect3D, a company that produces custom-printed 3D braces and orthotics for athletes recovering from injuries. Their innovative approach involves scanning the product to a mobile device or tablet and then printing it out. The company works with a team of physicians and trainers to ensure the products meet medical standards. Colts coach Shane Steichen expressed his confidence in Jones' decision to wear the custom-made pad, crediting the Duke duo's 'high-level' approach to injury prevention. Despite his injury, Jones maintains that he's feeling healthy enough to play and has no intention of sitting out Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, Jones' performance has declined in recent weeks, with the Colts losing three of their last four games. As defenses apply more pressure on him, Jones has looked less mobile and less accurate in his throws. Despite this, he remains optimistic about his chances of recovery and his team's ability to win.