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 — The NFL announced Friday it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose. The league is also expanding ...

The NFL says it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers ... According to NFL data, the cap will absorb at least 10% of the force during a hit to the helmet.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL announced Friday it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose.

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 ...