NFL: Do 'guardian caps' make the sport safer? DW 09/12/2024
Briefly

Tua Tagovailoa’s history of concussions sheds light on the pressing issue of player safety in American Football, leading to the introduction of guardian caps as mitigation strategies.
Jakob Johnson noted, 'I am considering [wearing one in games] for sure... If they make it mandatory I wouldn't object. Until then I have to do business as business is being done.'
Former player Roman Motzkus criticized the guardian caps, saying, 'I find the whole thing more of a campaign just to be seen to be doing something... the benefits are questionable for me.'
Concerns of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) plague former players, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to protect athletes from lasting brain injuries.
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