The NFL said on Friday that players can now wear special soft-shell helmet covers ... According to NFL data, the cap can absorb at least 10% of the force during a helmet hit, increasing to 20% ...

The cap first gained traction at the youth and high-school level of football, and finally was introduced to the NFL in 2021. Also known as the soft-shell helmet cover, the guardian cap was ...

NEW YORK — Fans of the National Football League may see players ... Friday it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL announced Friday it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet ... the cap will absorb at least 10% of the force during a hit to the helmet.

wears a Guardian cap during practice at the team's NFL football training facility July 27, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. The NFL says will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as ...