Really big. All it took was convincing the sport of football to fundamentally alter its most crucial piece of equipment, the helmet. The Guardian Cap was born 14 years ago out of innovation and ...

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?

While the Guardian Caps mandate remains in place, there's also an alternative. Players are exempt from wearing them if they select one of the six new helmet models that provide equal or better ...

NFL fans have seen various helmet designs over the league's history. The sport has come a long way from the "leatherhead" days, especially from a player safety standpoint. From single-bar ...

Meanwhile, 10 of the highly recommended helmets can now be used without the need for additional guardian caps because they tested so well, NFL executive vice president for player health and safety ...

NFL training camps are in full swing, and yes, there are players everywhere we’ve seen wearing a waffle-patterned covering over their helmets. It’s called a Guardian Cap, and it’s something ...

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane says wearing a Guardian helmet isn't a big deal and he will continue to do it after suffering a concussion earlier this season. "I feel like it's good.

According to their manufacturer, Guardian Caps “bring a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of the decades-old hard-shell helmet and reduce impact up to 33%.” The NFL reported that the ...

As part of an emphasis on player safety, UH is among the growing list of schools to wear Guardian Caps, the soft-shell helmet covers designed to reduce the risk of head injuries. UH has followed ...

Certain players are also sporting unusually large, extra-padded helmets called Guardian Caps. So what's the deal with these things? Where did they come from? And will all players be wearing them ...

They have worked brilliantly in practice, so players who wish to protect themselves are now allowed to wear the helmet covers in games. What exactly are Guardian Caps, and how will the NFL's rules ...