Fans at high school football games in Washington might notice something new as early as this season: Guardian Caps, which are soft-shell pads that attach and cover the outside of a traditional ...

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

INDIANAPOLIS --- Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson was among the first players to wear a Guardian cap during an NFL game, using the soft-shell padding on his helmet in the Colts season opener ...

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 ...

New York Giants Football helmets covered with guardian caps lie on the field during NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. Bryan Woolston / AP The UIL will ...