"Guardian Helmet Story Appears to Be a Bit of a Scam”: CTE Expert Chris Nowinski Challenges NFL’s Concussion Protection Measures

"Guardian helmet story appears to be a bit of a scam”: CTE expert Chris Nowinski challenges NFL’s concussion protection measures

Neuroscientist and CTE researcher Chris Nowinski sharply criticized the NFL’s promotion of Guardian Caps on Tuesday.

Concussion Expert Calls Guardian Caps A 'Scam,' Questions Claims About Player Safety, Especially In High School Football

Concussion expert Chris Nowinski is challenging the NFL’s claims about Guardian Caps, calling them a “scam” and questioning their effectiveness. Guardian Caps are soft-shell pads that attach to and cover football helmets. They are supposed to help to absorb contact on hits to the helmet. In 2023, NFL.com reported that league data claimed Guardian Caps […]

Concussion Expert Rips NFL’s Guardian Cap Claims, Calling Safety Narrative a ‘Scam’

The padded helmet covers that have become increasingly common around the NFL are once again at the center of the league’s long-running debate over concussions and player safety. Chris Nowinski, one of the country’s most prominent advocates for concussion and CTE awareness, is raising serious questions about the way the NFL has promoted Guardian Caps …

‘The Science Doesn’t Back It Up’ -- Controversy Erupts As Chris Nowinski’s Guardian Cap Critique Divides Fans

Brain injury researcher Chris Nowinski told Pablo Torre the NFL's own published study undercuts the league's Guardian Cap concussion claims.