Viewers who tune into Sunday's Super Bowl may notice a few players wearing what looks like a mushroom on their heads. The ...

Every time a new concussion tool in the NFL catches the attention of the national public, it also catches the eye of sports medicine professionals who study said tool's effects on health and safety.

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.

NFL uniforms have been marked by a distinct piece of equipment in recent years. Helmets have changed markedly over the years. The past was defined by leather-bound helms caked in brown and stitching.

The first NFL Sunday of the 2024 season will feature at least a few Guardian Caps. Whyle suffered a concussion during a joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks in August. It was his second concussion ...

On the second play from scrimmage during the Detroit Lions game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Sept. 7, Packers quarterback Jordan Love found receiver Romeo Doubs for a ...

Guardian Caps are a brand of soft-shell helmet cover that slips over a helmet's plastic shell and are marketed to reduce impacts. They are allowed to be worn by high school athletes during practice or ...

COLUMBIA — Missouri football fans might notice something unique about junior defensive end Darris Smith's helmet this season. He's wearing a Guardian Cap in-game. The Guardian Cap is a product created ...

Guardian Caps are a brand of soft-shell helmet covers that slip over a helmet's hard plastic shell. Five universities have published studies on Guardian Caps since 2023. Only one study focuses solely ...