It all started with a Super Bowl Hall of Famer. "I was good friends with Hershel Walker and he gave me his college helmet when he was with the University of Georgia. We used to train together in ...

New helmet protection arrived to the National Football League. The NFL announced before the new season it authorized Guardian Caps to be used during regular-season games, a first for the league.

Fall brings football season in the U.S. and, with it, the parade of distinctively decorated helmets that the players wear. Over time, the shape and size of these helmets have gradually changed, from ...

For the last three seasons, NFL players league-wide have sported a different look on game days. Guardian Caps – attached like a cover over the player's helmet – were tested during training camp in ...

Guardian Caps are soft shell covers on top of helmets that provide extra cushioning and enhanced safety for head-to-head contact. The NFL started allowing Guardian-Cap usage during the 2022 training ...