Here's everything to know about who wears a guardian cap in the NFL, including the players who have worn the new, protective helmet in 2024 so far.

Guardian Caps are soft, protective helmet covers that the NFL authorized players to wear during games this season in an effort to reduce head injuries. Several players have worn them over the first seven weeks,

Ed Reed goes on a tangent about the Guardian Caps and questions their effectiveness. Peyton and Eli Manning were mostly silent during it (after Peyton's initial explanation on it) before Peyton changed the subject back to the #MNF game action. #ManningCast #NFL pic.twitter.com/SMX2ZpWOix

Football season is in full swing, and even if you're not a fan, you've likely overheard office chatter about certain players or caught the post-game scores while skimming the news.

Ever since the NFL approved the use of guardian cap helmets, more players have begun using them to try and prevent concussions. Former Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed never got the chance to wear one during a game and based on the way he was discussing them on Monday,

This is the first year NFL players have been able to wear the protective shell on their helmets in regular-season games.

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Ed Reed was one of several guests to appear on the latest "ManningCast" during the Baltimore Ravens' Monday night win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the Hall of Famer wanted to talk about something that didn't even involve his former team.