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FILE - Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson, second from left, wears a Guardian cap during practice at the team's NFL football training facility July 27, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. The NFL says will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose. The league is also expanding the use of the devices during practices. Defensive backs and receivers have joined the position groups now required to wear the caps during all contact practices. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during games

The NFL says it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose

By AP News
Published - Apr 26, 2024, 10:15 PM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 01:06 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL announced Friday it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose.

The league is also expanding the use of the devices during practices. Defensive backs and receivers have joined the position groups now required to wear the caps during all contact practices.

The NFL has mandated the caps' use at practices for some players since 2022. Quarterbacks, kickers and punters are the only remaining position groups not required to wear them during practice.

No players will be required to wear the caps during games, but they now have the option to do so.

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