It's become more common in recent years to see NFL players wearing Guardian Caps on the field. Here's how they work.

Romeo Doubs' helmet looks different because he is wearing a Guardian Cap. A Guardian Cap is a soft, protective, shell ...

Padded helmets offer athletes little protection from concussions, and the padding inside can even worsen symptoms, according to a new study led by researchers from the New York Institute of Technology ...

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 “Guardian ...

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 ...

Watch University of Richmond August football practices. Then look at the same for many other colleges, NFL teams and high school programs. The Spiders seemed in the minority without padded helmet ...

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.

A piece of equipment adopted by the NFL as a way of reducing repetitive head trauma got a thumbs up from 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan for a reason that had nothing to do with concussions. The league ...

A piece of equipment adopted by the NFL as a way of reducing repetitive head trauma got a thumbs up from 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan for a reason that had nothing to do with concussions. A piece of ...

Middle school football players greatly reduce the chance of head injuries if they wear padded helmets and use safe tackling and blocking techniques, according to Rutgers researchers. The study was ...