A majority of NFL players surveyed by The Athletic oppose the use of Guardian Caps on helmets during regular season games. Of 109 players who answered

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

With ample data and too many examples of horrifying on-the-field incidents to count, now's the time for more athletes to put whatever's holding them back aside and promote more safety.

This time of year, during football season, concussion prevention is a big topic. You may have also noticed the NFL taking an extra step to keep players safe. Some players have opted to wear the “guardian cap.