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.

As the lone Armenian at a Lutheran high school, Nicholas Esayian sometimes struggled to make friends in his teens. Joining the football team offered him a shortcut to fit in, and instilled in him ...

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 ...

The NFL drives innovation in helmet safety through data, testing and collaboration with helmet manufacturers – contributing to last season having the lowest number of concussions in an NFL season. The ...

A recent study co-authored by the NFL's chief medical officer found the benefits of Guardian Caps in reducing concussions are "uncertain." The study concluded there was no significant difference in ...