The caps were created in 2010 to advance the protection provided by the NFL helmet. It was founded on scientific theories stating that having a "soft" material on the outside of the cap would ...

“You’re not modifying the helmets. It’s just something that attaches directly on. So why not just have that extra layer of protection ... a big boost from the NFL, which now allows ...

The 2024 NFL season isn’t just about ... these caps provide an additional layer of protection. By adding extra padding to the areas of the helmet most prone to impacts, Guardian Caps help ...

With the NFL in its third year of requiring ... high-performing helmet models. The best helmets now give players the protection they would receive from wearing both a Guardian Cap and a ...

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 ...

Here is the NFL/NFLPA helmet ranking poster for the 2025 season ... It’s a symbolic and powerful change – protection is no longer experimental; it’s part of the spectacle.