Many people are asking why the NFL doesnโt use this same technology for measuring first downs, etc.
The short answer is that the NFL actually has a chip in every football.
The long answer is that itโs more complicated than that.
The NFL often gets laughed at for its inability to adopt new technology.
But did you know that a chip has been planted within every NFL football for the last 5 years?
It weighs just 3.3 grams (1% of the football's weight), and provides fascinating data.
Here's a breakdown ๐