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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 NFL updated its rules regarding helmet safety standards for the upcoming 2025 season. According to Matt Moret of The Athletic, the league banned seven different helmet models. Ten other models ...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen found out on Thursday that wearing a helmet visor doesn't negatively impact his game and protects his nose, so he could keep it for at least one more game.

New helmet protection arrived to the National Football League. The NFL announced before the 2024 season that Guardian Caps could be worn by players during regular-season games, a first for the league.

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 ...