According to Matt Moret of The Athletic, the league banned seven different helmet models. Ten other models were also deemed ...

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?

The league's updates are based on “head impact severity” reviews conducted with input from the NFL Players Association.

The NFL today shared the annual helmet laboratory testing results conducted in collaboration with the NFLPA, highlighting new ...

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 ...

New helmet protection is coming to the National Football League. The NFL announced on Friday it authorized guardian caps to be used during regular-season games, a first for the league. Here's what ...

Guardian Caps are soft-shell helmet covers designed to reduce concussions. Invented in 2010, they are engineered to lessen the impact of head-to-head collisions. Are Guardian Caps Mandatory?

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - A study of 2,610 Wisconsin high school football players found that wearing soft-shell helmet covers, marketed as Guardian Cap helmet devices, during practice had no effect ...

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 ...

Among those players is Damar Hamlin, who recently started wearing the Guardian Cap over his helmet in the Bills' preseason games. What exactly are Guardian Caps, and how effective are they?