Jabrill Peppers helmet: Why Patriots safety wears a Guardian Cap during games
The NFL has a new partner in its fight to limit head injuries: the Guardian Cap. Guardian Caps have become a common sight in training camp, but for the first time, players have the option to wear them in regular season games.
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah first Brown to wear Guardian Cap: Crowquill
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is the first Browns player to wear protective Guardian Cap in a game Sep. 15, 2024, 12:08 p.m. Crowquill, by artist Ted Crow, appears Wednesdays and Sundays in The Plain Dealer and on cleveland.com.
What’s a Guardian Cap and Why Are NFL Players Wearing Them?
The padding on the cap, which is worn over a player's helmet, is meant to cushion blows on the field. "Various studies purport a 10 to 20% reduction in the forces generated with collisions," University of Pittsburgh Medical Center neurologist Dr. Joseph Maroon told CBS News.
Multiple NFL players will wear Guardian Caps in-game this season, much like a Minnesota High School
Multiple NFL players wore Guardian Caps during preseason games this year. Some will continue wearing those during the regular season as well. "For me it was a no-brainer," Indianapolis Colts Tight End Kylen Granson said in a video posted to his TikTok page. "I said, 'yes, I'm, going to wear it the whole season.'"
What are the new Guardian Caps in the NFL and are they safe to wear while playing?
NFL players can now use Guardian Caps in regular-season games to minimize head injuries. The caps have shown a 50% reduction in concussions during practice. However, experts caution that while the caps aid in preventing head injuries,
Why Jabrill Peppers, former North Jersey star, wears NFL guardian cap with Patriots
Jabrill Peppers, the former North Jersey high school football star, returned to the Garden State with the New England Patriots on Thursday night.
Few NFL players wearing Guardian Caps in first year of availability for games
Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in after Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered his fourth concussion in five years, says players must consider wearing Guardian Cap on helmets.
Browns LB Owusu-Koramoah among few NFL players wearing protective guardian cap over helmet in games
Profoundly proud of his heritage, Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah wears colorful African clothing to the stadium on game day. His choice of garments earned him recognition from GQ as the NFL's most stylish player.
Guardian Caps | The piece of equipment reducing head trauma in sports
A Guardian Cap is a piece of material that is designed to sit on top of a traditional hard shell athletic helmet with the ...
Wearing A Guardian Cap Could Have Prevented Tua Tagovailoa’s Concussion, Research Suggests
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered yet another concussion during their Week 2 loss to the division-rival ...
Following NFL’s lead, Aztecs wearing Guardian Caps over helmets during practices
or words like that — for the “funny-looking helmets.” The protective covers are called Guardian Caps and are made of ...
Guardian Caps Offer Concussion Protection and Some Relief for Football Parents With C.T.E. Concerns
For football parents, foam covering meant to limit concussion risk, may offer some relief from the stress of watching their kids play football. Veuer's Elizabeth Keatinge has more.
Tua Tagovailoa: Would wearing a Guardian cap have prevented latest concussion for Dolphins QB?
As speculation about Tua Tagovailoa's third concussion swirl, some are wondering if a Guardian cap would have helped. The ...