So what are Guardian Caps, exactly, and why don't more players wear them during games? Daniel H. Daneshvar, MD, PhD, is co-director of concussion recovery for Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine.

The NFL mandates that players wear padded helmet covers called Guardian Caps in practice and the preseason. The NFL’s Chief ...

Guardian Caps are soft, protective helmet covers that the NFL authorized players to wear during games this season in an ...

A handful of players, including New England Patriots defensive back Jabril Peppers, don a Guardian Cap in games. For the NFL ...

With Tua Tagovailoa returning to play in the NFL after his latest concussion, reporters asked him if he’d wear Guardian Caps ...

After suffering his fourth concussion in his last five seasons, Chris Olave is considering playing with an additional ...

Taking in a high school football game this season you may have noticed among all the shiny football helmets a few here or ...

The league allowed all players the choice to wear Guardian Caps in games this season, which are easily spottable on the field. Guardian Caps are mandatory for most players in training camp ...

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa could come back in a few weeks despite suffering his third registered concussion in Week 2.

Guardian caps were mandated during the 2023 season at every preseason practice, and this year, the NFL allowed players to wear them during regular season games. Still, many players opt out of ...

Here’s a look at the Guardian Caps and how they are used in the NFL ... There were 44 concussions in practices and games, a decrease of about 24% from last year. Use of the Guardian Caps ...