A Guardian Cap is a type of padding worn over the helmet with the intention of reducing the risk of concussions and head injuries during play. At the annual league meeting in March, NFL ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The NFL mandates that players wear padded helmet covers called Guardian Caps in practice and the preseason. The NFL’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills recently called ...

He said the safer helmet made him think he doesn't need a Guardian Cap. The resistance to the Guardian Cap usually flows from how it looks. Lumpy and clumpy, like a beanbag chair that has too many ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Padded helmet covers called Guardian Caps are growing in popularity, with several NFL players wearing them during games this season. The NFL also mandates that most players ...

You can follow Katherine on Twitter: @Kat_Terrell A Guardian Cap is a type of padding worn over the helmet with the intention of reducing the risk of concussions and head injuries during play.

The Cardinals have a variety of safety measures, including guardian caps specific position groups are required to wear in practice, and around 20 of the new Axiom helmets from Riddell that have an ...