NFL helmets are just as integral to a team's identity as the uniform. Some are flashy and have detailed designs. Others are basic, sticking to the franchise's history, avoiding changes that might ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

The NFL continues to drive innovation in helmet safety, giving players more and better-performing helmet models to choose from each season. The 2025 season's lineup includes seven new helmets, all of ...

Guardian Caps are soft shell covers on top of helmets that provide extra cushioning and enhanced safety for head-to-head contact. The NFL started allowing Guardian-Cap usage during the 2022 training ...