If you’ve tuned into NFL preseason activities, you might have been asking, “What are the weird helmets in NFL training camp?” These puffy, outside helmet layers are called “Guardian Caps,” and are designed to help minimize concussions and other brain injuries among football players.
Recently, the NFL has been making conscious efforts to reduce head impact injuries and help players avoid concussions. It has modified rules, adjusted training routines, and encouraged the use of alternative techniques. The addition of Guardian Caps is the latest in the string of efforts to protect players from long-term brain damage.
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