The National Football League made a major move toward player safety in 2020 when Guardian Caps were introduced. Just two years later, they were made mandatory for select positions in practices.

But history is changing once again, as Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre has been named the first-ever NFL Guardian athlete.

“I think the biggest thing is just spreading the message that football is important to me, and it needs to be played the right way with the right things. 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 believe that I should be wearing…

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