The NFL began allowing players to wear Guardian Caps in regular-season games last year. Here's what to know about the ...

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 ...

The large, soft-shelled, padded headgear is worn over a football helmet to protect against head injuries. The NFL started allowing players the option to use Guardian Caps last year during regular ...

Second, Miller credited an expanded use of those Guardian Caps, a soft-shell helmet to help lessen big blows. He said about 20 players wore one at some point during a 2024 game.

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84) leaps over a Cincinnati Bengals defender during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth ...

The large, soft-shelled, padded headgear is worn over a football helmet to protect against head injuries. The NFL started allowing players the option to use Guardian Caps last year during regular ...

Some California youth football leagues ban Guardian Caps. Three former football players in the Legislature think parents and children should have the option of wearing them. Assemblymember Avelino ...

Last year, Valencia, who played football at San Jose State, introduced a bill that would have banned tackle football for preteens. However, in a rare move, Gov. Gavin Newsom struck down that proposal.