A majority of NFL players surveyed by The Athletic oppose the use of Guardian Caps on helmets during regular season games. Of ...

"I’m never gonna wear that,” one NFL player said of Guardian Caps, “and it’s literally just because of the fashion part." ...

Through policy and technology changes the sport is making progress, but Sills acknowledges there is still much work to be ...

The NFL requires Guardian Caps for most players during practice, but the technology remains optional during games.

With ample data and too many examples of horrifying on-the-field incidents to count, now's the time for more athletes to put ...

The use of the caps, which are now allowed in NFL games, has increased significantly in Maine for practices in the last 2 ...

Players have the option to trade swagger for safety in college football this season. Guardian caps can been worn by college ...

In an effort to reduce head injuries, the NFL has authorized the use of Guardian Caps during games. Several players, including Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor, wore the cap in ...

But in recent years, the NFL believes it has found a way to at least minimize the risk of head injuries. In 2022, the league began introducing mandates for Guardian Caps, a soft layer of padding ...

NFL players can now use Guardian Caps in regular-season games to minimize head injuries. The caps have shown a 50% reduction ...

For the first time during the 2024 season, the NFL has allowed players to wear Guardian Caps during NFL games to further ...

The 2024 NFL season isn’t just about fresh new jerseys—some players are now wearing oversized, extra-padded helmets called Guardian Caps. So, what’s up with these new helmet add-ons?