Guardian Caps Worn in NFL Games

2024 NFL Data with Guardian Caps has been recorded and released. This season, the NFL recorded its lowest number of concussions since tracking began in 2015, the league announced Thursday. A total of 182 concussions were reported during games and practices across the preseason and regular season, marking a 17% decrease from 2023.
In the 2025 season, we have seen 23 NFL players from different teams wear Guardian Caps in games.
*The NFL’s conclusion is based on a qualified study that evaluated Guardian Caps alongside additional protective measures, which collectively contributed to a reduction in concussions.
NFL Players in Guardian Caps
1. KEVIN DOTSON
Guard #69, Los Angeles Rams
As a key piece of the offensive line, Dotson’s decision to wear added protection highlights how the athletes battling in the most physical part of the game are embracing safety innovations.
Weeks Worn: All season
2. ROMEO DOUBS
WR #87, Green Bay Packers
Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs is standing out as one of the skill players choosing added protection during regular-season games.
Weeks Worn: All season
3. JABRILL PEPPERS
Safety #40, Pittsburgh Steelers
Safety Jabrill Peppers has been one of the most vocal advocates for Guardian Caps, using his platform to encourage teammates and younger athletes to embrace extra protection.
Week Worn: All season
4. ALARIC JACKSON
OL #77, Los Angeles Rams
Alaric Jackson is tasked with one of the toughest jobs in football: protecting the quarterback’s blind side.
Weeks Worn: All season
5. SAVION WILLIAMS
WR #83, Green Bay Packers
For a young player carving out his place in the league, Williams’ choice to wear added protection sets the tone for his career and reflects a growing movement among linemen.
Weeks Worn: All season
6. LUKE GOEDEKE
Right Tackle #67, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
As a key piece on the offensive front, Goedeke’s choice highlights how young blockers are embracing technology that keeps them safer while battling in the trenches.
Weeks Worn: All season
7. JD BERTRAND
LB #40 , Atlanta Falcons
Patriots linebacker JD Bertrand has taken Guardian Caps into live NFL games, blending his high-energy, sideline-to-sideline playing style with added protection.
Weeks Worn: All season
8. JAMES DANIELS
Guard #78, Miami Dolphins
Former Steelers center James Daniels made history as the first NFL player to wear a Guardian Cap in a regular-season game.
Week Worn: 1 IR: Rest of season
9. ROSCHON JOHNSON
RB #23, Chicago Bears
Known for his explosive runs and physical style, Johnson’s choice highlights how even the fastest players are prioritizing protection while making an impact on the field.
Week Worn: 2 – 18
10. COLE STRANGE
OL #69, Miami Dolphins
Dolphins offensive lineman Cole Strange has stepped onto the field wearing a Guardian Cap, showing that even young starters in the trenches are prioritizing protection
Week Worn: 2 – 18
11. CEDRICK WILSON
WR #19, Miami Dolphins
Last weekend, wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. debuted the Guardian Cap on the field, emphasizing that smart players are prioritizing protection and performance.
Week Worn: 8 – 18
12. RONNIE HARRISON
LB #36, Atlanta Falcons
Falcons linebacker Ronnie Harrison is taking the field in a Guardian Cap, showing that top defenders know protection matters as much as performance.
Week Worn: 8 – 18
13. TAYLOR RAPP
Safety #9, Buffalo Bills
Taylor Rapp is a huge supporter of Guardian Caps and will be wearing them this season for the second year in a row.
Weeks Worn: 1, 2, 3
14. JALEN PITRE
Safety #5, Houston Texans
Jalen Pitre drew attention during week 13 by wearing a Guardian Cap during the game, underscoring his focus on staying protected.
Weeks Worn: 13 – 18
15. BARON BROWNING
Linebacker #5, Cardinals
Baron Browning joined the growing list of NFL athletes prioritizing added protection, wearing a Guardian Cap in-game for the first time in week 13.
Weeks Worn: 13 – 18
16. XAVIER SMITH
WR #19, Los Angeles Rams
Xavier Smith became another NFL player to debut a Guardian Cap in-game in week 13, bringing extra protection onto the field.
Weeks Worn: 13 – 18
17. RYAN KELLY
Center #78, Vikings
Ryan Kelly began wearing a Guardian Cap in-game in Week 12, reinforcing his focus on protection while anchoring the offensive line.
Weeks Worn: 12 – 18
18. ALE KAHO
Linebacker #51, Commanders
Ale Kaho began wearing a Guardian Cap in-game in Week 16, reinforcing his focus on protection while anchoring the offensive line.
Weeks Worn: 15 – 18
19. CJ HENDERSON
Cornerback #39, Falcons
CJ Henderson began wearing a Guardian Cap in-game in Week 16, reinforcing his focus on protection while anchoring the offensive line.
Weeks Worn: 16 – 18
20. DOMINIQUE ROBINSON
Defensive Line #90, Bears
Dominique Robinson began wearing a Guardian Cap in-game in Week 16, reinforcing his focus on protection while anchoring the offensive line.
Weeks Worn: 16 – 18
21. WILLIAM KWENKEU
Linebacker #57, Ravens
William Kwenkeu began wearing a Guardian Cap in-game in Week 16, reinforcing his focus on protection while anchoring the offensive line.
Weeks Worn: 18
22. DARREN HALL
CB #30, Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Darren Hall began wearing a Guardian Cap in-game in Week 18, emphasizing his commitment to protection.
Weeks Worn: 18
23. JOSH WHYLE
Tight End #81, Packers
Green Bay Packers tight end Josh Whyle took the field in a Guardian Cap starting in Week 18, emphasizing his focus on protection at the tight end position
Weeks Worn: 18













































