New helmet protection arrived to the National Football League. The NFL announced before the 2024 season that Guardian Caps could be worn by players during regular-season games, a first for the league.

In an effort to reduce head injuries, the NFL authorized the use of Guardian Caps during games in 2024. Since their introduction, Guardian Caps have received mixed reviews on and off the field. Check ...

On the second play from scrimmage during the Detroit Lions game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Sept. 7, Packers quarterback Jordan Love found receiver Romeo Doubs for a ...

The NFL is calling the early implementation of Guardian Caps a success. Jeff Miller, the NFL executive vice president overseeing player health and safety, and NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills ...

Two years after mandating that players in certain position groups wear Guardian Caps during training camp and preseason practices in hopes of cutting down on concussions, the NFL this season is ...

For the last three seasons, NFL players league-wide have sported a different look on game days. Guardian Caps – attached like a cover over the player's helmet – were tested during training camp in ...

While it may be easy to dismiss these concerns as superficial or shortsighted because guardian caps will “take the swag points a few down”, the reality is more complicated. Looking at a player’s ...

Guardian Caps are soft shell covers on top of helmets that provide extra cushioning and enhanced safety for head-to-head contact. The NFL started allowing Guardian-Cap usage during the 2022 training ...