JONATHAN TAYLOR'S OVERSIZED helmet created a buzz when he took the field for his first preseason game. It had a disproportionately larger appearance than those of most of his teammates because of a new accessory.
"Ew," Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard posted in response to a picture on social media.
It was all in reaction to Guardian Caps, which were making their in-game debut in Week 1 of the preseason, and the Indianapolis Colts running back was getting most of the headlines and comments.
The cap is a soft-shell pad that attaches to the outer layer of the helmet to absorb contact, the latest tool approved by the NFL to try to make football safer.