Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor was among the players who wore Guardian Caps during the team's preseason game against the Denver Broncos.
The Guardian Cap is a protective headgear worn around the helmet to help prevent head injuries. Taylor, Zavier Scott, Kylen Granson, Rodney Thomas II and Grant Stuard decided to wear it for Sunday's game, months after the NFL approved players wearing them in regular-season games if they so chose.
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Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts warms up before a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on August 11, 2024. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
“We now have two years of data showing significant reductions in concussions among players wearing Guardian Caps during practices, so players will be permitted to wear the cap during games next season,” NFL executive Jeff Miller, the executive vice president who oversees player health and safety, said in a statement in April.
“Additionally, this year there are new helmets that offer as much protection (or even more) than a different helmet model combined with a Guardian cap. These advancements represent a substantial step forward in our efforts to make the game safer for players.”
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Indianapolis Colts' Anthony Richardson, left, hands the ball to Jonathan Taylor during the first half of a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Aug. 11, 2024. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Guardian Caps were introduced during training camp prior to the start of the 2022 season. They were made mandatory at preseason practices in 2023, as well as any regular season or playoff practices that involved contact.
Only quarterbacks, wide receivers, defensive backs, kickers and punters are not required to wear the protective piece.
Scott told the Indy Star why he decided to wear the cap.
“Our [medical and equipment] “The guys here do a great job of keeping us informed,” Scott said. “They've done the testing and I don't know the numbers, but they say it's a great job.” [offers] a significant reduction in concussions.”
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (7) and running back Zavier Scott (34) celebrate a touchdown during the second half of a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on August 11, 2024. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)
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Denver won the game, 34-30.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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