McCallum High's football team is using Guardian Caps, a protective layer of padding over their helmets, to cut back on concussions this year. And they're working, players and coaches say.

The NFL has adjusted its rules to allow players the option of using Guardian Caps in regular-season games to enhance their protection against head injuries, the league confirmed Friday. The padded ...

It's become more common in recent years to see NFL players wearing Guardian Caps on the field. Here's how they work.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Guardian Caps are soft, protective helmet covers that the NFL authorized players to wear during games this season in an effort to reduce head injuries. Several players have worn ...

AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – As the NFL makes way for players to wear Guardian Caps during games to reduce head injuries, university athletic departments, including Auburn, are taking notice. Auburn ...

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.

BEREA, Ohio — For this first time this NFL season we may see a different look in headgear among players. The Guardian Caps they've worn during practice since 2022 will be permitted during regular ...

At least five players for the Indianapolis Colts wore “Guardian Caps” during Sunday's preseason opener vs. the Denver Broncos. The blue, eggcrate padding is attached to helmets and mandatory for ...

The NFL will allow players to wear guardian caps on helmets during games in the 2024 season. During a webinar about how the league has improved helmet technology and made other safety provisions with ...

New jerseys aren't the only fresh apparel on display in this 2024 NFL season. Certain players are also sporting unusually large, extra-padded helmets called Guardian Caps. So what's the deal with ...