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

New helmet protection arrived to the National Football League. The NFL announced before the new season it authorized Guardian Caps to be used during regular-season games, a first for the league.

The Hall of Fame running back rushed for 13,684 yards during 11 NFL seasons. He wore a distinctive dark visor for the majority of his career to prevent migraines caused by stadium lights. He became ...

The NFL updated its rules regarding helmet safety standards for the upcoming 2025 season. According to Matt Moret of The Athletic, the league banned seven different helmet models. Ten other models ...

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.

Guardian Caps are soft shell covers on top of helmets that provide extra cushioning and enhanced safety for head-to-head contact. The NFL started allowing Guardian-Cap usage during the 2022 training ...