The NFL mandated the use of Guardian Caps during training camp and practices ... I found that these were “Guardian Caps,” ...

It brings a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of the decades old hard-shell football helmet and reduces impact up to 33%. And you said it was mandated? Correct.

Jan. 9, 2022 - Atlanta, Ga: Atlanta Falcons helmets are shown during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Atlanta.

The waffle-patterned headgear was first mandated in training camps during the 2022 season. Initially, offensive and defensive linemen, tight ends and linebackers were required to wear them between ...

Ohio State's football players are wearing protective helmet equipment known as Guardian Caps during practices in preseason training camp.

New York Giants Football helmets covered with guardian caps lie on the field during NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J.(Bryan Woolston / AP) The UIL will ...

Throughout the NFL season and now the playoffs, I’ve noticed an occasional player wearing what appears to be an oversized helmet. When I did a quick internet search, I found that these were ...