College football is not the NFL, no matter how many ways it tries to copy the model. The attempt at helmet communication is ...

The NFL mandates that players wear padded helmet covers called Guardian Caps in practice and the preseason. The NFL’s Chief ...

I feel like health and safety is more important than aesthetics ... protective shell meant to be worn on the outside of an NFL helmet. Its purpose is to minimize contact and lessen the impact ...

Ed Reed goes on a tangent about the Guardian Caps and questions their effectiveness. Peyton and Eli Manning were mostly ...

The 2024 NFL season is shaping up to be a milestone year for player safety. In response to ongoing concerns regarding player ...

The Miami Dolphins quarterback, who has been cleared by medical experts to play, said he won't wear the added protection.

This is the first year NFL players have been able to wear the protective shell on their helmets in regular-season games.

The NFL authorized players to wear Guardian Caps during games to reduce head injuries. Several have worn them, including ...

For players like Tagovailoa, whose VICIS helmet already meets high safety standards, the added cap might not provide additional benefit. That said, NFL data has shown the cap’s ability to reduce ...