The league's updates are based on “head impact severity” reviews conducted with input from the NFL Players Association.

According to Matt Moret of The Athletic, the league banned seven different helmet models. Ten other models were also deemed “Guardian Cap optional,” meaning that they perform well enough that ...

The NFL has just banned seven additional helmets for the 2025 season. And these aren’t outdated, low-tier models – many of them were considered top-tier as recently as 2022. Today, they no longer meet ...

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - A study of 2,610 Wisconsin high school football players found that wearing soft-shell helmet covers, marketed as Guardian Cap helmet devices, during practice had no effect ...

Meanwhile, 10 of the highly recommended helmets can now be used without the need for additional guardian caps because they tested so well, NFL executive vice president for player health and safety ...

As helmet technology has continued to advance, the number of Guardian Cap Optional helmets has also increased (to 10), affording players additional safety options as they make their helmet choice ...

Ten recommended helmet models now perform well enough that they are considered “Guardian Cap optional,” exempting players with those helmets from also using the caps during training camp and ...

Texas high school football is getting a tech upgrade next season. The UIL just approved new rules that will let teams use ...