Why do most football players tape their wrists?

Question

Why do most football players tape their wrists?

Answer 1

so your ears wont hurt

Answer 2

to keep they wrist straighter when marking the ball... and to stop wrist injury from marking the ball

Answer 3

Usually an athlete tapes something to give it support, it might have been injured in the past or it's to reduce stress on that body part. I tape my ankles a little bit when I play basketball sometimes because I'm 6'7. It's just a way to get more support.

Answer 4

Extra support.