The Rise Of Guardian Caps Is Reshaping Player Safety And Sparking Innovation In Professional Football. Alex Prewitt has a new article with the Wired about the Guardians NFL Cap. In September 2024, Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson took a hit during a game against the Green Bay Packers. While the play seemed ordinary, what set it apart was what Granson was wearing—a Guardian Cap, a 12-ounce, foam-padded helmet cover designed to reduce the impact of head collisions. This relatively small layer of protection may seem insignificant, but it represents a larger shift in the NFL’s approach to player safety, especially concerning concussions and long-term brain health. The Brain Injury Crisis in Football Football has long been linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disorder caused by repeated head trauma. CTE can lead to memory loss, depression, and dementia, raising concerns for the long-term health of NFL players. As science reveals more about the risks, th...
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