NFL Hats and the American Cancer Society
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The NFL is attempting to make its game safer by reducing the number of concussions among players.nfl hats One way it is doing that is by requiring players to wear Guardian Caps in practice, which can reduce the amount of force transmitted during collisions. The caps are a soft-shell pad that attaches to the outer layer of the helmet and can absorb contact. Despite the increased safety, they are not without their critics.
Last season, the cap was mandated for defensive linemen, offensive linemen, and tight ends in training camp and preseason practices, with the league planning to expand the requirements to other positions this year. Those position groups are most susceptible to high-impact collisions, and the caps have been shown to significantly lower the head acceleration response measurement used by the NFL during head contact.
But the Guardian Cap has not gone over well with all players, and some think it looks like a “gimmick.” The caps are also not as cool to look at as traditional helmets and can add an extra layer of weight. Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo and Falcons offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom both complained about the cap looking bad when they were asked about it.
The league’s goal in mandating the Guardian Cap for all players is to mitigate the NFL’s liability in future concussion-related litigation. A mandatory mandate could help it argue that it was not liable for concussions incurred by players because it updated its safety protocols, and it could use that argument to avoid claims of negligence in future cases involving player injuries.