The National Football League made a major move toward player safety in 2020 when Guardian Caps were introduced. But history is changing once again, as Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre has been named the first-ever NFL Guardian athlete. Guardian Cap is the league and NCAA sponsor, and it is the right way to protect yourself," Pitre told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. I feel like Guardian Cap is going to be congruent with football eventually and integrated into how they make helmets. Pitre knows that it's difficult to convince others to wear the cap, as it's not exactly the most stylish-looking piece of clothing.