Guardian Cap helmet devices have grown in popularity in recent years, aiming to add protection against head injuries and concussions.

The NFL credited a drop in the number of concussion cases this season with advances in helmet technology but players said it could take time to convince all those on the gridiron to reach for the new gear.

The study followed nearly 3,000 high school football players across 41 teams in Wisconsin during the 2023 season. Appleton North's football team was one of them

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health says a very important note is this study cannot be generalized to the NFL, because pro and college players wear a