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Why Broncos safety Su’a Cravens wore a specialty “big ol’ helmet” during OTAs

Want to understand why Su’a Cravens is so thankful to be wearing a Broncos helmet?

Look inside.

The 6-foot-1, 221-pound safety completed his first organized team activities Thursday since being acquired by Denver via trade from Washington, where Cravens sat out last season dealing with personal and health issues following his rookie year.

Concussions nearly derailed Cravens’ NFL career as he reportedly told Washington teammates last September that he contemplated retirement. But Cravens sought the help of medical specialist Micky Collins, and the Broncos gave him a second chance. Now he has the opportunity to compete for snaps in the rebuilt “No Fly Zone.