The National Football League (NFL) has announced it will now allow players to wear Guardian Caps in games.
Guardian Caps, a padded shell that goes over a player’s helmet, were introduced to the NFL in 2022 and were mandated for players in most positions to wear in training camp in 2023, NFL.com reports.
NFL executive vice president Jeff Miller released a statement earlier this year stating that there has been a 50 percent reduction in concussions since the Guardian Caps were implemented.
“We now have two years of data showing significant concussion reductions among players who wear Guardian Caps during practice, so players will be permitted to wear the cap during games this upcoming season,” Miller said in a statement to ESPN. “Additionally, there are new helmets this year that provide as much — if not more — protection than a different helmet model paired with a Guardian…
