The McCallum football team has chosen safety over style. That was the case when the Knights were introduced to a layer of soft padding outside their helmets in the spring. Not exactly a fashion ...

Confused by the giant weird helmets NFL players are wearing? We got you.

In an effort to reduce head injuries and drive innovation in equipment technology, the NFLhas authorized the use of Guardian Caps during games. Guardian Caps are large, soft-shelled pads worn over ...

JONATHAN TAYLOR'S OVERSIZED helmet created a buzz when he took the field for his first preseason game. It had a disproportionately larger appearance than those of most of his teammates because of a ...

If you’ve tuned into any NFL training camp coverage, you might be confused why the players look like they’re donning space helmets. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Fear not, ...

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 ...

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.

(In an earlier version of this story, Dr. Kristy Arbogast's name was misspelled.) The NFL has been a powerful champion of Guardian Caps, the padded football helmet covers the league touts as an ...

The New England Patriots guard has become the first-ever player to wear a Guardian Cap in a Super Bowl game.

About a half-dozen varsity players sustained concussions during the 2024 season, he said. Only one McCallum player has suffered a concussion this season, Gammerdinger said. NFL and NCAA football teams ...