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A majority of NFL players surveyed by The Athletic oppose the use of Guardian Caps on helmets during regular season games.
Of 109 players who answered the question, 65 told The Athletic they were opposed to wearing the Guardian Caps during games. Another 31 players responded positively, while 13 were undecided.
Guardian Caps are soft shells worn over helmets in the hope of reducing players' risk of concussion. Most surveyed players opposed to the Guardian Caps mentioned the "extra weight" added to their helmet, per The Athletic.
Several players have chosen to wear Guardian Caps during games this fall since an NFL rule change allowed them to be used during the 2024 regular season.