I know this may sound silly, but have they considered giving him 'softer' shoes, i.e. shoes with more cushion?

I realize that may effect quickness at some level, but if it keeps him in the game, why not give it a try?

I recently had a hip replacement and walking was not terribly comfortable.  Then my son got me a pair of Oofos sandals and OH MY GOODNESS...WHAT A DIFFERENCE.  (BTW the tennis shoes not nearly as good.)  I can walk without pain a much greater distance.  He had read where Alex Smith, the old 49er/Redskin quarterback had said they made a huge difference.   With me they did.

Perhaps some level of cushioning, an insert or something, might help David in articial turf games.

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I'm glad you are feeling better MC. My son switched to Hoka tennis shoes with their insets and feels much better than he did before. I noticed my wife's chemo nurse wearing them. She said it's her third pair. Two people in my workout class wear them and think they are amazing.

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I should have quoted my damn list of games. I believe Falcons might have been one of them, but feels too early for veteran rest.

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